Tag: pets

March 13, 2019history, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Myths About Your Vision, What Your Dog’s “Guilty” Look Really Means, and the Gaokao Exam

Learn about the truth behind common myths about vision; what that “guilty look” on your dog’s face actually means; and the nearly impossible Chinese college entrance exam, the gaokao. Please […]
February 6, 2019biology, Curiosity Daily Episodes

What No-Kill Animal Shelters Really Mean, Having vs. Making Money, and Replacing Your Cells

Learn about why your body doesn’t actually replace itself every 7 years; whether you should worry more about having money or making money; and, why the difference between kill and […]
December 24, 2018history, physiology, Curiosity Daily Episodes

What “Pavlovian” Really Means, Wisconsin’s Ultimate Tourist Trap, and Why Cats Love Boxes

Learn about why the one thing you probably know about Pavlov and his dogs is wrong; why the House on the Rock is the tourist trap to end all tourist […]
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 […]
November 27, 2018brains, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Your Brain’s Binary Bias, How to Choose Charities, and Why Dogs Look Like Their Owners

Learn about why your brain jumps to extremes; why dogs really do look like their owners; and how to choose the best charitable cause for your next donation. Without a […]
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, […]
July 4, 2018productivity, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Saving Dogs from Fireworks, Benjamin Franklin’s Productivity Schedule, and Supportive Texting

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: Want to […]
June 4, 2018sleep, genetics, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Is It Bad to Sleep with Your Dog, Insights from Living Abroad, and New Migraine Science

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: Living Abroad […]
April 30, 2018health, productivity, fitness and exercise, Curiosity Daily Episodes

How Often Your Mind Wanders, Smiling at Dogs, and Richard Branson’s Productivity Hack

Curiosity Daily hosts Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you learn something new in just a few minutes: Your Mind Wanders Half the […]