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Leaders Can Be Too Extroverted, The Cutest Age for a Puppy, and Goldbach’s Conjecture Jun 11, 2019

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Learn about the Goldbach conjecture, a simple math problem that’s never been solved; why researchers studied the cutest age for a puppy; and why extroverted leaders can have too much of a good thing.

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:

The Goldbach Conjecture Is a Simple Problem That's Never Been Solved — https://curiosity.im/2JV5kUT
Science Has Determined That This Is the Cutest Age for a Puppy — https://curiosity.im/2YIsNf8
Extroverted Leaders Can Have Too Much of a Good Thing — https://curiosity.im/2QD1JLE

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Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/leaders-can-be-too-extroverted-the-cutest-age-for-a-puppy-and-goldbachs-conjecture

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How Badly We Need to Feel Socially Connected (w/ Vivian Zayas) and Work Commute Tips Jun 10, 2019

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Learn about the surprising power behind our need to feel socially connected, with guest Vivian Zayas, Director of the Personality, Attachment, and Control Laboratory at Cornell University. Plus, learn about how to make your commute a little happier.

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In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following story from Curiosity.com about 7 ways to make your commute a little happier: https://curiosity.im/2QE2kwt

Additional resources from Cornell University:

Cornell University’s “What Makes Us Human?” podcast series — https://as.cornell.edu/humanities
Hear Vivian Zayas on the “Love Science” episode of the What Makes Us Human?” podcast — https://as.cornell.edu/news/love-science
Personality, Attachment, and Control Laboratory at Cornell University — http://people.psych.cornell.edu/~pac_lab/
Vivian Zayas’ Cornell University research bio — https://research.cornell.edu/researchers/vivian-zayas

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/how-badly-we-need-to-feel-socially-connected-w-vivian-zayas-and-work-commute-tips

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Why Itches Spread, Ancient Vending Machine, and Not Realizing When Your Beliefs Change Jun 09, 2019

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Learn about the world’s first vending machine that was invented nearly 2,000 years ago; why scratching an itch can make it spread; and, why you probably don’t realize it when your beliefs change.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

The World's First Vending Machine is 2,000 Years Old — https://curiosity.im/2HCKIgk
When Your Beliefs Change, You Probably Don't Realize It — https://curiosity.im/2HCKCFu

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/why-itches-spread-ancient-vending-machine-and-not-realizing-when-your-beliefs-change

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EMD and the Science Behind Today's — and Tomorrow's — Technology Jun 08, 2019

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Learn about EMD Performance Materials; why packaging innovation is a vital component in developing new technologies; and what it takes from a business standpoint to change the way we interact with computers and other devices in our daily lives.

This episode is sponsored by EMD Performance Materials, a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. The first of a 5-part series to help you learn about how science and technology are being applied to drive innovation and change the world, this episode features guests Anand Nambiar (Global Head of Semiconductor Solutions, Business Unit) and DongKwan Lee (Head of Packaging, Business Field).

Learn more about EMD Performance Materials: https://www.emdgroup.com/en/performance-materials.html

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Personality Test Role-Playing Game, Antimatter Double-Slit Science, and Asexual Reproduction Jun 07, 2019

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Learn about what happened when scientists put antimatter through the double-slit experiment; how a role-playing game could test your personality better than an actual personality test; and why more animals don’t reproduce asexually.

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:

Scientists Put Antimatter Through the Double-Slit Experiment. Here's What Happened — https://curiosity.im/2Ws6sFs
This New Personality Test Relies on Your Choices in a Role-Playing Game — https://curiosity.im/2WriDSR
Why Don't More Animals Reproduce Asexually? — https://curiosity.im/2HGIPzh

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/personality-test-role-playing-game-antimatter-double-slit-science-and-asexual-reproduction

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Life After Life Hacking (w/ Professor Joseph M. Reagle, Jr.) and White Hole Science Jun 06, 2019

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Learn about what happens after your life is "fully optimized" from a special guest: Professor Joseph M. Reagle Jr., author of the new book “Hacking Life: Systematized Living and Its Discontents.” You’ll also learn why white holes could explain some of the universe’s most unexplainable characteristics — at least, if they exist.

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In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following story from Curiosity.com about why white holes could explain some of the universe’s most unexplainable characteristics: https://curiosity.im/2WvxfAw

Publications and additional resources from Joseph M. Reagle, Jr:

“Hacking Life: Systematized Living and Its Discontents” — https://amazon.com
“Reading the Comments: Likers, Haters, and Manipulators at the Bottom of the Web” — https://amazon.com
“Good Faith Collaboration: The Culture of Wikipedia” — https://amazon.com
Official website — https://reagle.org/joseph/
Follow @jmreagle on Twitter — https://twitter.com/jmreagle
MIT Press — https://mitpress.mit.edu/contributors/joseph-m-reagle-jr

Get your copy of “Hacking Life: Systematized Living and Its Discontents” on Amazon: https://amazon.com

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/life-after-life-hacking-w-professor-joseph-m-reagle-jr-and-white-hole-science

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New Laser Uses Sound Waves, Get Your Kids to Eat Veggies, and Better-Than-Average Effect Jun 05, 2019

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Learn about a new phonon laser that uses sound instead of light; a counterintuitive trick to get your kids to eat vegetables; and a cognitive bias that explains why most people think they’re better than other people.

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:

This New Laser Uses Sound Instead of Light — https://curiosity.im/2JU1dZ1
This Counterintuitive Trick Can Get Your Kids to Eat Veggies — https://curiosity.im/2HGGPXN
The Better-Than-Average Effect Says Most People Think They're Better Than Most People — https://curiosity.im/2HI6YWs

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/new-laser-uses-sound-waves-get-your-kids-to-eat-veggies-and-better-than-average-effect

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Passion for Your Job Can Backfire, Ancient Greeks Knew Earth Was Round, and Hair in Food Jun 04, 2019

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Learn about how the ancient Greeks knew the Earth was round; why being passionate about your job can backfire; and why you shouldn’t worry if you find a hair in your food.

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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:

How the Ancient Greeks Knew the Earth Was Round — https://curiosity.im/2HHagcp
Passion for Your Job Can Backfire, According to a Study — https://curiosity.im/2WBKhg9
Should You Worry About a Hair in Your Food? — https://curiosity.im/2HOoMzg

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/passion-for-your-job-can-backfire-ancient-greeks-knew-earth-was-round-and-hair-in-food

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What Determines How Others See You (w/ Vivian Zayas) and Don’t Ask for Too Much Advice Jun 03, 2019

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Learn about the factors that determine how other people see you with special guest Vivian Zayas, Director of the Personality, Attachment, and Control Laboratory at Cornell University. Plus, learn about why it’s possible to ask for too much advice.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following story from Curiosity.com about how you can, in fact, ask for too much advice: https://curiosity.im/2Houglb

Additional resources from Cornell University:

Cornell University’s “What Makes Us Human?” podcast series — https://as.cornell.edu/humanities
Hear Vivian Zayas on the “Love Science” episode of the What Makes Us Human?” podcast — https://as.cornell.edu/news/love-science
Personality, Attachment, and Control Laboratory at Cornell University — http://people.psych.cornell.edu/~pac_lab/
Vivian Zayas’ Cornell University research bio — https://research.cornell.edu/researchers/vivian-zayas

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/what-determines-how-others-see-you-w-vivian-zayas-and-dont-ask-for-too-much-advice

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Ancient Cities Can Help Us Plan Modern Cities (w/ Monica L. Smith) and Where Light Goes Jun 02, 2019

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Learn about how studying ancient cities can help us plan modern cities from author Monica L. Smith, an archaeologist and professor in the department of anthropology at UCLA. Plus, learn what happens to light when you turn off the light switch.

Get your copy of “Cities: The First 6,000 Years” on Amazon: https://amazon.com

Additional resources from Monica L. Smith: