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The award-winning Curiosity Daily podcast from CuriosityDaily.com will help you get smarter about the world around you. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll get a unique mix of research-based life hacks, the latest science and technology news, and more. Nate Bonham and Calli Gade will help you learn about your mind and body, outer space and the depths of the sea, and how history shaped the world into what it is today.Head to discovery+ to stream even more science content, from Animal Planet to Sc ...
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Cody Gough and Jonathan Martin

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How do you save the world from space aliens while learning how to change a diaper? Join childhood frienemies Cody Gough and Jonathan Martin as they try to answer that question — while relentlessly trolling each other. This is a lifestyle podcast hosted by adult gamers trying to juggle hobbies with the increasing demands of the "real world." Follow the show to catch up on what they've been up to every once in a while, whether it's revisiting their SNES favorites to see if they hold up or deba ...
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Ritual Misery

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This is a podcast of conversations with actual podcasters sharing stories of their podcasting life. We make no presumptions that we are doing anything right or that we know the best way forward. We just want to share our experiences with you and each other.
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Today, you’ll learn about the link between body temperature and depression, how taking the the Polar Bear Plunge could soothe symptoms of menopause, and a new sticker that can detect organ failure. Depression Temp “Are Body Temperature and Depression Linked? Science Says, Yes.” by Jess Berthold. 2024. “Surprising Link Discovered Between Body Temper…
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Today, you’ll learn about a new blood test that can detect signs of psychosis and guide precision treatment, a gene mutation that happened in two different high altitude populations thousands of years apart, and new findings of the mental impacts of polycystic ovary syndrome. Psychosis Blood Test “Blood test predicts psychosis risk, most effective …
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Today, you’ll learn about a new rapid test for detecting fentanyl, a hyper-sensitive new lead detector, and the mathematical proof that Bach… was a great composer. Fentanyl Rapid Test “Researchers Develop Rapid Test for Detecting Fentanyl.” by Kim Horner. 2024. “Fentanyl and the U.S. Opioid Epidemic.” Claire Klobucista & Mariel Ferragamo. 2023. “Na…
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Today, you’ll learn about how a population of female chimps have surprisingly been found to go through menopause and live well beyond their reproductive years, an ancient tsunami and its devastating impact on stone age populations, and the dire effects of sexism in science. Chimp Menopause “Surprisingly long-lived wild female chimps go through meno…
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Today, you’ll learn about a potential breakthrough in the treatment of ovarian cancer, how just passively listening can help you learn things much more quickly, and the ant that changed the lion’s cuisine. Ovarian Cancer Treatment “mRNA therapeutic successfully combats ovarian cancer in mice.” by Monika Raab, et al. 2023. “Key Statistics for Ovaria…
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Today, you’ll learn about how we experience colors differently as we age, a discovery from the time of the very first continents on Earth, and the impact of mobile phones on infant health - it’s not what you might expect. Aging & Colors “Colours fade as people age.” UCL. 2024. “Pupil responses to colorfulness are selectively reduced in healthy olde…
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Today, you’ll learn about the possible dangers of growing leafy greens in microgravity, a study that let AI tag along with a toddler to learn language the human way, and research on stabilizing elephant populations on the African savannah. Microgravity Gardening “Simulated microgravity facilitates stomatal ingression by Salmonella in lettuce and su…
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Today, you’ll learn about the reason and the history of leap year, how scientists could tailor microgreens to your own personal dietary needs, and a lesson in getting teens to listen to your advice. Leap Year “Why do we have leap years? And how did they come about?” by Harry Baker. 2024. “Which years are leap years?” Royal Museums Greenwich. N.d. T…
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Today, you’ll learn about how feeling the effects of racism might actually change the victim’s brain chemistry, how scientists have successfully completed the first embryo transfer in an endangered rhino, and how handwriting increases brain connectivity. Racism & The Brain “Experiencing racism may physically change your brain.” by Jon Hamilton, Rac…
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Today, you’ll learn about a bacteria that turns plastic into spider webs, a massive deep-sea discovery right in our own backyard, and how CRISPR could reshape agriculture for an entire continent. Silk-Making Bacteria “Researchers Engineer Bacteria That Eat Plastic, Make Multipurpose Spider Silk.” Technology Networks. 2024. “Two-step conversion of p…
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Today, you’ll learn about a new discovery that turns our understanding of hunter-gatherer diets on its head, the effect of self-checkout on our sense of loyalty to grocery stores, and some good news about the majestic emperor penguin. Hunter-Gatherer Diets “Hunter-gatherers were mostly gatherers, says archaeologist.” by Hannah Devlin. 2024. “Paleo …
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Today, you’ll learn about the fastest mini robots ever created, how Bigfoot sightings may help scientists study bear populations, and the link between financial stress and poor health. Insect Robots Mini-robots modeled on insects may be smallest, lightest, fastest ever developed.” Washington State University. 2024. “A New 1-mg Fast Unimorph SMA-Bas…
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Today, you’ll learn about a new test that can show how well each of your organs are aging, some interesting links between comfort food and stress, and a surprising finding about certain snails. Organ Age “Are your organs ageing well? The blood holds clues.” by Max Kozlov. 2023. “Blood test shows if organs are ageing fast or slowly.” by Michelle Rob…
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Today, you’ll learn about ants that play doctor to their fellow ants after going into battle, a possible game-changing way to sequester carbon at the bottom of the ocean, and the changes that can happen in the female mind during menstruation. Ant Doctors “Ants Recognize Infected Wounds and Treat Them.” Universitat Wurzburg. 2024. “Innovative drugs,…
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Today, you’ll learn about a breakthrough in our understanding of how the brain creates long-term memories, the effect of chronic childhood ear infections on the development of language, and how salt may have helped shape the planet Mercury. Long-Term Memories “Neurons aren’t the only cells that make memories in the brain, rodent study reveals.” by …
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Today, you’ll learn about a new polymer that could battle antibiotic resistant infections, a possible new way to detect life on other planets from afar, and what to expect when you’re expecting to adopt a furry friend, Powerful Polymer “Texas A&M Team Develops Polymers That Can Kill Bacteria.” by Shana K. Hutchins. 2023. “The global threat of antib…
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Today, you’ll learn about how hearing aids may help you live longer, a potential breakthrough that could help usher in the age of quantum computing, and the incredible power of simply saying, “Hi”. Hearing Aids “Hearing aids may help people live longer.” EurekAlert! 2024. “Association between hearing aid use and mortality in adults with hearing los…
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Today, you’ll learn about communicating with sleepers, a possible new miracle cure for skin injuries called super melanin, and the secret social lives of garter snakes. Dreamtalk “The study of dreams: Scientists uncover new communication channels with dreamers.” by Basak Turker & Delphine Oudiette. 2024. “Behavioral and brain responses to verbal st…
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Today, you’ll learn about a bacterial discovery that challenges our understanding of how and when life formed on Earth, the importance difference between self control and willpower, and the truth about whether or not your dog really loves you. Origin of Life “Scientists Just Made a 1.75 Billion-Year-Old Discovery About the Origin of Life.” by Mirja…
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Today, you’ll learn about a supervitamin you might already be taking some good news about the health of the world’s forests, and a new study that mapped ketamine’s effects on the brain. B12 “Vitamin B12 emerges as key player during cellular reprogramming.” by Alba Vilchez-Acosta. 2023. “Vitamin B12: A key player in cellular reprogramming and tissue…
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Today, you’ll learn about how your ears are eavesdropping on your eyes, a bold new study on the anti-inflammatory effects of psychedelics, and an astonishing new discovery linking hoarding disorder with ADHD. Ears & Eyes “Your Eyes Talk to Your Ears. Scientists Know What They’re Saying.” by Dan Vahaba. 2023. “Research Discovery: Astonishing Connect…
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Today, you’ll learn about a new ink that can 3D print inside your body using soundwaves, why saying no to invitations isn’t as bad as you might think, and some new drugs that could potentially make your dog live longer. 3D Ink “Soundwaves Harden 3D-Printed Treatments in Deep Tissues.” by Michaela Martinez. 2023. “Dental curing light.” Wikipedia. “S…
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Today, you’ll learn about why you may want to consider letting yourself daydream, how a sense of humor might protect you from depression and anxiety, and the effects of caffeine on the performance of soccer players. Daydream Brain “What Happens in the Brain While Daydreaming?” by Catherine Caruso. 2023. “Is the role of sleep in memory consolidation…
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Today, you’ll learn about the 139 genes that set the human mind apart from our primate cousins, a new gel that could change the game for those suffering from dry mouth, and why psychopaths could be immune from the contagious yawn. Human Genes “139 Genes Set Human Cognitive Ability Apart From Other Primates.” by Sarah Whelan, PhD. 2023. “Comparative…
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Today, you’ll learn about how the bilingual brain might be better at multitasking, good news for women who are at risk for morning sickness, and the strangely complex science behind cat purring. Bilingual Brain “The bilingual brain may be better at ignoring irrelevant information.” EurekAlert!. 2023. “Bilingual attentional control: Evidence from th…
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Today, you’ll learn about how babies pick up language before they’re even born, an AI that takes on the busy work for doctors, and new insight into how humans collaborate. Baby Language “Babies’ Brains Are Primed For Their Native Language Before Birth.” by Nyla Husain. 2023. “Prenatal experience with language shapes the brain.” by Benedetta Mariani…
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Today, you’ll learn about a new brain interface that allows people to play games with their minds, how bad luck might make you less committed to achieving greatness, and some alarming news about how the way humans use salt is not just bad for our bodies, but the planet as well. Brain Game “New brain-computer interface allows people to play a game u…
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Today, you’ll learn about the brain’s ability - or inability - to rewire itself, the imagination of rats, and how dogs can have a positive effect on those suffering from PTSD. Brain Rewiring “Our brains are not able to ‘rewire’ themselves, despite what most scientists believe, new study argues.” University of Cambridge. 2023. “Against cortical reor…
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Today, you’ll learn about a microchip-sized laboratory, how childhood traumas can lead to a lifetime of headaches, and strange blobs in the Earth’s mantle. Lab on a Chip “‘Lab on a chip’ genetic test device can identify viruses within three minutes with highest accuracy.” University of Bath. 2023. “LoCKAmp: lab-on-PCB technology for <3 minute virus…
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Today, you’ll learn about a new blood test that could revolutionize bipolar diagnoses, how music could help knock out pain, and how a changing climate is changing puffins. Bipolar Blood Test “Simple blood test can help diagnose bipolar disorder.” University of Cambridge. 2023. “Bipolar Disorder.” NIH. n..d. “Diagnosis and management of bipolar diso…
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Today, you’ll learn about an ancient diagnostic tool getting an AI upgrade, the world’s slipperiest surface, and some insight into the minds of everyone who loves this show! Healthy Tongue “Eyes may be the window to your soul, but the tongue mirrors your health.” University of South Australia. 2023. “Ancient tongue diagnosis for the 21st century de…
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Today, you’ll learn about how people who have lost the power of speech could get their voices back through AI, the cool truth about the weighted blanket fad, and an 8-billion-year-old blast from outer space. Speech Reconstruction “Neural Networks Help Reconstruct Speech From Brain Activity.” Technology Networks. 2023. “How Intel Gave Stephen Hawkin…
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Today, you’ll learn about the hunt for the elusive sixth taste, a new discovery showing how HIV keeps fighting the immune system even with effective treatment, and the altruism of bees. Sixth Taste “And then there were 6 - kinds of taste, that is.” by Darrin S. Joy. 2023. “How does our sense of taste work?” NIH. 2020. “Researchers Say Ammonium Is t…
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Today you’ll learn about how scientists are using a drug meant for arthritis to mimic blood transfusions, how cinnamon could potentially be improving our brain’s health, and how a new filter is capable of removing 99% of microplastics from water. Young Blood “Arthritis drug mimics "young blood" transfusions to reverse aging in mice” By Michael Irvi…
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Today you’ll learn about a zombie virus recovered from the arctic permafrost and brought back to life, some good news about 26 Australian animal species that have been brought back from the brink, and how a new pill could potentially limit the levels of “bad” cholesterol in the body. Zombie Virus “Scientists have revived a ‘zombie’ virus that spent…
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Today you’ll learn about how ancient Roman concrete can heal itself, the recent discovery of a virovore, and how a new study looks into whether or not we can control feelings of guilt through the placebo effect. Roman Concrete Magic “Scientists may have found magic ingredient behind ancient Rome’s self-healing concrete” by Jacklin Kwan “Why modern …
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Today you’ll learn about how scientists are using AI to talk to animals, the discovery of new, very big, very old candidate galaxies, and how there just may be an extra layer in the earth’s inner core. AI Animal Translator “How Scientists Are Using AI to Talk to Animals” by Sophie Bushwick “Bat Chatter Is More Than a Cry in the Dark” By Christopher…
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Today we discuss the psychological effects of listening to podcasts, how climate change actually makes us more likely to engage in hate speech, and how giving plants alcohol in the form of ethanol can make them resistant to drought. Podcast Friends “Listening to podcasts may help satisfy our psychological need for social connection, study finds” by…
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Today we discuss how nicknames for young boys can help them socialize better, how archaeologists in Poland have unearthed the grave of a woman people feared might return from the dead, and a new study that disproves Freud’s theory that more successful people are unhealthier than less successful people. Boyhood Nickname “Why You Should Ask Men About…
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Today, you’ll learn about how your next scrape might be healed using algae, what ancient Mayans can teach us about water conservation, and the skincare routines… of humpback whales Healing Algae “Plasma tech transforms blue-green algae into wound-healing wonder.” by Paul McClure. 2023. “Health Benefits of Blue-Green Algae: Prevention of Cardiovascu…
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Today, you’ll learn about how our sense of smell can change how we see colors, the pickiness of bees, and research that shows how listening to this show will increase your sense of well-being. Smells and Colors “Our sense of smell changes the colors we see, show scientists.” by Mischa Dijkstra. 2023. “Let’s obliterate the myth that humans have a ba…
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Today, you’ll learn about a breakthrough in transplanting organs from one species to another, a study on the lightning-quick perception of soccer goalies, and the importance of clean snow in the battle against climate change. Monkey Pig Kidney Transplant “Monkey survives for two years after gene-edited pig-kidney transplant.” by Max Kozlov. 2023. “…
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Today, you’ll learn about some really counterintuitive findings on OCD and decision making, how albatross might fly on a wave of sound, and a new understanding of the relationship between ice… and fungus. OCD Decisions “Brain imaging study reveals peculiarities in uncertainty processing in obsessive-compulsive disorder.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2023. “Ev…
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Today, you’ll learn about an incredible bionic hand, how scientists are watching what we eat… from space, and a new study that looks into how humans feel about AI judging them. Bionic Hand “Groundbreaking achievement as bionic hand merges with user’s nervous and skeletal systems, remaining functional after years of daily use.” by Scuola Superiore S…
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Today, you’ll learn about a brainy new study on chronic pain, how female frogs play dead to avoid having to deal with male frogs, and a possible breakthrough on avian flu that involves editing chickens. Brain & Chronic Pain “New study provides evidence for more effective brain-based treatment of chronic back pain.” ScienceDaily. 2023. “New Study Pr…
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Today, you’ll learn about a possible breakthrough in the fight against Strep A, a new theory on the demise of dinos, and how pied tamarins communicate in a noisy city. Nasal Vaccine “Vaccine via the nasal passage could be the new line of defence against Strep A.” SceinceDaily. 2023. “Vaccine via the nasal passage could be the new line of defence ag…
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Today, you’ll learn about new genetic clues to male hair loss, some helpful news about the future of renewable energy, and some sweet and juicy new research on the origins of citrus. Hair Loss Clues “New findings on hair loss in men.” ScienceDaily. 2023. “Male Pattern Baldness.” reviewed by Dany Paul Baby, MD. 2023. “Male Androgenetic Alopecia.” by…
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Today, you’ll learn about new ways to kill antibiotic resistant bacteria, the discovery of the most powerful pulsar we’ve ever seen, and the truth about hippo poop. Stopping Superbugs “Dangerous ‘superbugs’ are a growing threat, and antibiotics can’t stop their rise. What can?” by Nicoletta Lanese. 2023. “Retrospective, observational analysis of th…
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Today, you’ll learn about a possible genetic link to vegetarianism, the discovery of a very important ancient woman, and the truth about homework. Genetic Vegetarianism “Going vegetarian? The dietary choice may be influenced by your genes.” by Emily Cooke. 2023. “Genetics of vegetarianism: A genome-wide association study.” by Nabeel R. Yaseen, et a…
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Today, you’ll learn about a new technique that can print stem cells, how elephants can solve puzzles, and if delulu is really the solulu. 3D Print Stem Cells “Scientists develop 3D printing method that shows promise for repairing brain injuries.” Science News. 2023. “Oxford researchers develop 3D printing method that shows promise for repairing bra…
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