Tag: memory

January 13, 2019history, physics, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Long Lines Are Good, Supernova Archaeology, Key Lime Pie History, and Pain Memory

Learn about why it’s a good thing when you have to wait in a long line; new research that says an ancient supernova may have triggered a mass extinction on […]
December 21, 2018history, brains, Curiosity Daily Episodes

The Most Influential Film Ever, Your Memory on Riding A Bike, and Mistletoe’s Poisonous Roots

Learn what scientists say was the most influential film of all time; the special way riding a bike is stored in your memory; and the truth behind mistletoe, a Christmas […]
December 19, 2018brains, Curiosity Daily Episodes

You Believe Your Own Lies Very Quickly, How Dogs Understand Human Speech, and Where to See the Ursids

Learn how to see the Ursids, the last meteor shower of the year; how researchers figured out whether dogs can understand what you tell them; and how long it takes […]
October 29, 2018astronomy, space, sleep, life hacks, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Pink Noise Sleep Hack, Saturn’s Moon Dione Habitability, and Giving Versus Receiving Advice

Learn why scientists think Saturn’s moon Dione might be habitable; why new research shows that giving advice is better than receiving it; and how to get a deeper sleep and […]
October 7, 2018space, productivity, physics, life hacks, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Nuclear Pasta, Belly Button Science, How Lighting Affects Learning and Memory, and the Worst Diet Fads Ever

Learn how the wrong lighting can make you less productive, and why “nuclear pasta” might be the strongest material in the universe. We’ll also dispel some myths about the worst […]
September 28, 2018physiology, health, fitness and exercise, Curiosity Daily Episodes

How Adderall Hurts Studying, 3 Gym Class Mistakes, and How Much Coffee You Should Drink

Learn why you should think twice before using Adderall as a study tool; 3 things gym class got wrong; and the healthiest number of cups of coffee to drink per […]
September 26, 2018astronomy, space, life hacks, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Gardening with Martian Soil, How to Stop Overspending, and a Technique for Remembering Things

Learn how you can grow a garden in “regolith” Martian soil; how to stop spending too much money on frivolous purchases; and a memory technique you can use to remember […]
August 21, 2018productivity, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Book Towns, Chlorine Trifluoride, and Why You Shouldn’t Take Your Phone Out in Class

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: SKILLSHARE: Two […]
August 17, 2018history, life hacks, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Massive Ocean Beneath Earth’s Surface, Road Trip Game History, and Memory-Boosting Reading Technique

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: There May […]
August 6, 2018space, business, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Your Earliest Memories May Be Fake, What Makes a Good Boss, and a 1990s Space Billboard

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: There’s a […]