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Curiosity Weekly

Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery, hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine. Once a week, we’ll bring you the latest and greatest in scientific discoveries and break down the details so that you don’t need a PhD to understand it. From neuroscience to climate tech to AI and genetics, no subject is off-limits. Join Sam as she interviews expert guests and investigates the research guiding some of the most exciting scientific breakthroughs affecting our world today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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29:15

Women In Science & The Future of Male Contraception

Curiosity Weekly ·

2025/03/19

It’s Women’s History Month and to celebrate we have Katie Hafner on Curiosity Weekly to discuss the history of women in STEM and ways we can highlight their contributions today. Then, Sam looks into the Wooly Devil, aka the first new plant genus found in a national park in almost 50 years. Finally, Sam and producer Teresa Carey talk about what to know regarding male contraception.Link to Show Notes HERE.Follow Curiosity Weekly on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Dr. Samantha Yammine —

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29:20

Name That Cell, Ancient Genomes, Cell-Cultured Salmon

Curiosity Weekly ·

2025/03/12

Cells may be the building blocks of life (and highschool biology), but who knew they were so complicated? Dr. Samantha Yammine digs into different types of cells and their functions with editorial correspondent Teresa Carey as they discuss the difficulties in defining what a cell even is. Then, Sam speaks with Dr. Sébastien Calvignac-Spencer, a pathogen evolutionary biologist about his work investigating diseases from history. Finally, some curious researchers and entrepreneurs are cultivating

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32:19

The Science of Survival

Curiosity Weekly ·

2025/03/05

The new season of Naked and Afraid premieres Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 8pm EST on Discovery.To celebrate, host Dr. Samantha Yammine talks to legendary survivalist Rob Nelson about his experiences thriving in some of the most extreme conditions on the planet. Rob also gets into some of the facts and myths behind common survival techniques. Then, Sam is joined by Naked and Afraid survivalist, Mandy Horvath. Mandy is the show’s first bi-lateral amputee contestant and she speaks on the physical,

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25:23

Sea Sponge, Black in Marine Science, Stem Cell Mice

Curiosity Weekly ·

2025/02/26

Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by Dr. Tiara Moore who is a marine ecologist and the founder of Black in Marine Science to talk about her research as well as her advocacy work to ensure equitable systems are in place for Black scientists within the scientific community. Sam digs into a deep sea sponge that has inspired researchers to create a filter that can protect our oceans from a future oil spill and a recent study released where scientists created mice using the DNA from two sperms.Link to full

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32:49

Longevity Tourism, AI & Mental Health, Fracking

Curiosity Weekly ·

2025/02/19

The White Lotus is about to be back on our screens on Max so today, we’re diving into the latest trend among elite travelers: longevity tourism. Then, our host Sam speaks to Dr. Jodi Halpern about the mental health effects that come along with the rise of AI technology. And finally, we explore the ins and outs of fracking.Link to all sources hereFollow Curiosity Weekly on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Dr. Samantha Yammine — for free! Still curious? Get science shows, nature

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29:49

Red Dye 3, Extremophiles, Butterflies

Curiosity Weekly ·

2025/02/12

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, today our host Dr. Samantha Yammine digs into the science behind what really causes butterflies in your stomach when you’re experiencing infatuation. Then, astrobiologist Dr. Lynn Rothschild joins us to discuss extremophiles and what they can tell us about potential life on other planets. And finally, we discuss the ins and outs of the FDA’s recent ban of Red Dye 3.Red Dye 3“FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics

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25:58

Canine Chat, Emotional Support Animals, Sniffer Dogs

Curiosity Weekly ·

2025/02/05

Today, we dive into the science around man’s best friend to celebrate the Puppy Bowl airing on Animal Planet, February 9th. Sam explores what’s really going on with the recent phenomenon of people teaching their dogs to communicate through word buttons. Dr. Janet Hoy-Gerlach joins the show to discuss her research into the mental health benefits of emotional support animals. Finally, we tackle the power and possibility of a dog’s sense of smell.Canine Chat“Soundboard-trained dogs produce

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26:38

Wildfire Tech, #ADHDtest, Human Echolocation

Curiosity Weekly ·

2025/01/29

On today’s episode, we dive into the tech helping us respond to the growing risk of wildfires, including the use of AI systems and smoke detectors. Then, Sam speaks to Dr. Linda Charmaraman from the Youth, Media & Wellbeing Research Lab about a recent study that looks into misinformation on TikTok when it comes to diagnosing ADHD. Finally, we talk about how both blind and sighted humans are encouraging greater neuroplasticity in their brains through learning echolocation.Wildfire Tech“Canada

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31:02

Electro-Agriculture, Space Exploration, Vision Repair

Curiosity Weekly ·

2025/01/22

Electro-Agriculture“Scientists Grow Crops in Near-Total Darkness Thanks to New ‘Electro-Agriculture’ Technique.” by Adam Kovac. 2024“Electro-agriculture: Revolutionizing farming for a sustainable future.” by Bradie S. Crandall, Marcus Harland-Dunaway, Robert E. Jinkerson, et al. 2024Space Exploration with Dr. Robert Lillis“An ESCAPADE to Mars, on the cheap.” The Planetary Society. 2021.“ESCAPADE: Mission to Mars.” Rocketlab.“Mission to Mars - ESCAPADE.” Rocketlab.“Dr. Rob Lillis.” Harvath Law

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22:52

Habit Formation, Space Bacteria, Leftie Musicians

Curiosity Weekly ·

2025/01/15

Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery! This week, Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by Dr. Anastasia Buyalskaya, a behavioral scientist, to unravel habit formation and debunk the 21-day myth. We also learn about a newly discovered link between musical training and left-handedness. Plus, hear about some space station bacteria that are flexing their superpowers!Habit Formation“What Machine Learning Can Teach Us About Habit Formation.” by Anastasia Buyalskaya. 2024.Space Bacteria“Multi-Drug Resistant

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1:57

Introducing: Curiosity Weekly

Curiosity Weekly ·

2025/01/08

Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery, hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine. Once a week, we’ll bring you the latest and greatest in scientific discoveries and break down the details so that you don’t need a PhD to understand it. From neuroscience to climate tech to AI and genetics, no subject is off-limits. Join Sam as she interviews expert guests and investigates the research guiding some of the most exciting scientific breakthroughs affecting our world today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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10:16

Re-release :Depression Temp, Cold Water Menopause,...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2025/01/03

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 Temperature and Depression.” by Jess Berthold. 2024.Cold Water Menopause•“Cold water swimming improves menopause symptoms.” EurekAlert! 2024.•“Is cold water

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11:26

Re-release: Bipolar Blood Test, Music & Pain, Puffin...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2025/01/02

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 disorders.” by Fernando S. Goes. 2023.Music & Pain•“Emotional responses to favorite and relaxing music predict music-induced hypoalgesia.” by Darius

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11:38

Re-release: Mind-Reading, Universe’s Brightest...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2025/01/01

Today, you’ll learn about mind-reading machines, the brightest object in the known universe, and the potential power punch of cinnamon.Mind-Reading•“Mind-reading devices are revealing the brain’s secrets.” by Miryam Naddaf. 2024.•“The brain-reading devices helping paralysed people to move, talk and touch.” by Liam Drew. 2022.•“The rise of brain-reading technology: what you need to know.” by Liam Drew. 2023.•“How our brains decode speech: special neurons process certain sounds.” by Saima Sidik.

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11:49

Re-release: B12, Healthy Forests, Ketamine & the Brain

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/12/27

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 regeneration.” ScienceDaily. 2023.Healthy Forests•“Twenty-year study confirms California forests are healthier when burned - or thinned.” by Kara Manke

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11:19

Re-release: Microgravity Gardening, AI Learns...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/12/26

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 suppresses a biocontrol agent.” by Noah Totsline, et al. 2024.•“The Future.” NASA. N.D.•“What will astronauts eat during long missions in space?” Leidos

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11:09

Re-release: Silk-Making Bacteria, Deep Coral, CRISPR...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/12/25

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 polyethylene into recombinant proteins using a microbial platform.” by Alexander Connor, et al. 2023.•“Our planet is choking on plastic.” UNEP. n.d.•“In

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13:17

Re-release: Powerful Polymer, Exoplanet CO2, Adoption...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/12/20

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 antibiotic resistance.” ReAct. N.d.•“Ring-opening metathesis polymerization of N-methylpyridinium-fused norbornenes to access antibacterial main-chain

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12:15

Re-release: Daydream Brain, Power of a Laugh,...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/12/19

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 overrated?” by Mohammad Dastgheib, et al. 2022.•“Cortical reactivations predict future sensory responses.” by Nghia D. Nguyen, et al. 2023.•“Why

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10:58

Re-release: Baby Language, AI Medicine, Human...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/12/18

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. 2023.•“The What and When of Universal Perception: A Review of Early Speech Sound Acquisition.” by Katerina Chladkova & Nikola Paillereau. 2020.AI

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