Tag: NASA

October 3, 2018astronomy, space, Curiosity Daily Episodes

A New World Beyond Pluto, Neuroscience’s Take on Free Will, and Blue Zones Where People Live Longer

Learn about a world beyond Pluto nicknamed “The Goblin” that astronomers just discovered; what neuroscience says about whether humans have free will; and “Blue Zones” where people live longer. In […]
October 1, 2018space, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Flu Shot Timing, Space Experiment Requirements, and Relationship Deal Breakers, According to Research

Learn CASIS’ criteria for getting approval for a science experiment in space; when is the right time to get your flu shot; and the top 10 relationship deal breakers, according […]
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 […]
September 24, 2018space, productivity, physics, life hacks, business, Curiosity Daily Episodes

How to Stop Procrastinating, Astronauts Seeing Cosmic Rays, and What Causes That Fresh Rain Smell

Learn what causes that fresh rain smell; how astronauts can actually see cosmic rays; and a trick you can use to stop procrastinating called the “frog rule.” In this podcast, […]
September 12, 2018history, astronomy, space, business, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Saturn’s Hexagon Hurricane, Planned Obsolescence, and Kaizen for Continuous Improvement

Learn about a hexagon-shaped hurricane on Saturn; a Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement; and why products are only built to last for a few years. In this podcast, Cody Gough […]
September 5, 2018history, astronomy, space, health, Curiosity Daily Episodes

NASA’s Voyager Golden Records, Why Cats Love Boxes, and Bacteria Hot Spots in Your Office

Learn about the golden records NASA launched into space with their Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 probes; the 5 most bacteria-ridden spots in your office; and why cats love boxes, […]
September 2, 2018space, physiology, health, brains, fitness and exercise, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Infidelity Predictors, Buzz Aldrin’s Moon Mementos, Running May Be Good for Your Knees, and Hand/Eye Dominance

Learn about left and right hand and eye dominance, and how they’re related; why running might actually be good for your knees; why Buzz Aldrin claimed 33 dollars in travel […]
August 19, 2018history, astronomy, space, biology, life hacks, fitness and exercise, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Your Brain Doesn’t Want You to Lose Weight, The Moon Museum, Life Lessons from Runner Karl Meltzer, and Wolves Don’t Howl at the Moon

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: Your Weight […]
August 5, 2018history, astronomy, space, food, guest interview, Curiosity Daily Episodes

The Healthiest Diet (w/ Michael Greger), Space Volcanoes, Freemasons, and Device-Free Quiet Time

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com — and talk to Dr. Michael Greger, internationally-renowned nutrition expert, physician, and founder of NutritionFacts.org — […]
July 23, 2018astronomy, space, genetics, life hacks, Curiosity Daily Episodes

NASA’s Sun Probe, Waking Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed, and Tongue Rolling Isn’t Genetic

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: NASA Is […]