Tag: planets

February 27, 2019astronomy, space, communication, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Communicate Using Simple Noises, Find Your House on Pangea, and Kepler’s Legacy

Learn about how much you can say with simple noises called vocal bursts; why you might keep hearing about the Kepler Space Telescope even though it’s retired; and how you […]
January 25, 2019history, astronomy, space, communication, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Why Uranus Is Sideways, What Blinking Means, and “The Blood Countess”

Learn about why blinking communicates a lot more than you probably thought; why astronomers think Uranus is tipped over; and the story of “The Blood Countess,” a female murderer who […]
January 18, 2019astronomy, space, physics, Curiosity Daily Episodes

You Can’t Taste a Drink’s Strength, Soda Can Explosion Taps, and Our Galaxy’s Weird Planets

Learn about some of the weirdest types of planets in our galaxy; the right way to tap on a can of soda to keep it from exploding; and whether you […]
December 28, 2018astronomy, space, life hacks, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Incredible Benefits of Leaving Your Phone Out of Your Bedroom, Stopping Time, and “The Goblin” Dwarf Planet

Learn about what would happen if you could actually stop time, scientifically speaking; the incredible health and wellness benefits of leaving your phone out of your bedroom; and “The Goblin,” […]
October 18, 2018astronomy, Curiosity Daily Episodes

The Sinister Darkness Factor Trait, Why Pluto’s Definition Matters, and World Record Pumpkins

Learn about a personality trait called the D Factor that might be behind all the evil in the world; why the Pluto planet debate just won’t go away; and how […]
October 10, 2018history, astronomy, space, language, communication, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Why Aliens May Be Under Ice, Transnistria, and How Exclamation Points Stress People Out

Learn about how punctuation and exclamation points are stressing people out; why ice might be stopping us from discovering an alien civilization; and Transnistria: a country that doesn’t exist! In […]
October 4, 2018astronomy, space, physiology, Curiosity Daily Episodes

First Moon Beyond Our Solar System Discovery, Jacuzzi of Despair, and The Winner Effect

Learn about how astronomers may have just discovered the first moon beyond our solar system; why the “jacuzzi of despair” kills everything that enters it; and why the winner effect […]
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 […]
July 18, 2018astronomy, space, physiology, fitness and exercise, Curiosity Daily Episodes

12 Jupiter Moons Discovery, Don’t Drink Post-Workout, and Elon Musk’s Job Interview Question

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: 12 New […]
May 31, 2018astronomy, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Ongoing Science Debates, Emergency Fund Planning, and Placebo DNA

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 DNA […]