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Narwhal Adoption Mystery, Île Sainte-Marie’s Pirate Cemetery, and Solving the Candle Problem Dec 20, 2018

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Learn about how to solve a famous logic puzzle called the Candle Problem; Île Sainte-Marie, the only known pirate cemetery in the world; and why scientists are baffled by a narwhal that was adopted by a pod of belugas.

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 Candle Problem From 1945 Is a Logic Puzzle That Requires Creative Thinking — https://curiosity.im/2Ef0BdN
The World's Only Known Pirate Cemetery Is in Madagascar — https://curiosity.im/2EerVbY
This Narwhal Was Adopted by a Pod of Belugas — https://curiosity.im/2Ei8sXX

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Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/narwhal-adoption-mystery-ile-sainte-maries-pirate-cemetery-and-solving-the-candle-problem

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You Believe Your Own Lies Very Quickly, How Dogs Understand Human Speech, and Where to See the Ursids Dec 19, 2018

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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 before you believe your own lies.

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 to See the Ursids, the Last Meteor Shower of the Year — https://curiosity.im/2EgU95S
Can Dogs Really Understand What You Tell Them? — https://curiosity.im/2Sonb6A
It Doesn't Take Long to Believe Your Own Lies — https://curiosity.im/2EjrLjB

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/you-believe-your-own-lies-very-quickly-how-dogs-understand-human-speech-and-where-to-see-the-ursids

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Voice Changes When You’re Charmed, Work Motivation Types, and Gin and Tonic Curing Malaria Dec 18, 2018

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Learn how your voice changes when you talk to someone attractive; how the cinchona cure for malaria turned into a popular cocktail; and how to figure out whether your work is a job, a career, or a calling.

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 Voice Changes When You Talk to Someone Attractive — https://curiosity.im/2EekKk6
Here's How a Malaria Cure Turned Into Your Gin and Tonic — https://curiosity.im/2StDCPb
Is Your Work a Job, Career, or Calling? — https://curiosity.im/2Eg6XJX

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/voice-changes-when-youre-charmed-work-motivation-types-and-gin-and-tonic-curing-malaria

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Gene Editing with CRISPR and GMOs (w/ Synthego), Fast Radio Bursts, and Angel’s Trumpet Dec 17, 2018

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Learn about CRISPR technology and applications in GMOs; a hallucinogenic plant that’s both beautiful and deadly; and how scientists are working together to understand Fast Radio Bursts, which are one of the universe’s greatest mysteries.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com — with some help from Synthego’s Meenakshi Prabhune and Kevin Bryant — to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

The Hallucinogenic Angel's Trumpet Plant Is Beautiful and Deadly — https://curiosity.im/2EbynRj
How scientists are working together to solve one of the universe's mysteries — https://curiosity.im/2EfVhG2

More from Synthego:

CRISPR Cuts, Synthego’s official podcast — https://www.synthego.com/podcast
About Synthego — https://www.synthego.com/company
Follow Synthego on Twitter — https://twitter.com/synthego
Meenakshi (Minu) Prabhune on Twitter — https://twitter.com/minu_pr

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/gene-editing-with-crispr-and-gmos-w-synthego-fast-radio-bursts-and-angels-trumpet

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Donut-Shaped Planets, Hot Aluminum Foil, Why Fish Wiggle, and A Woman Who Can’t Feel Fear Dec 16, 2018

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Learn why fish never quit wiggling; how a donut-shaped planet is technically possible; what researchers have learned from “S.M.,” the woman who can’t feel fear; and why you can touch aluminum foil in a hot oven.

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:

There's a Good Reason Fish Never Quit Wiggling — https://curiosity.im/2EnkpvA
Yes, A Donut-Shaped Planet Is Technically Possible — https://curiosity.im/2Eekhym
"S.M." Is the Woman Who Can't Feel Fear — https://curiosity.im/2EcPRwx

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/donut-shaped-planets-hot-aluminum-foil-why-fish-wiggle-and-a-woman-who-cant-feel-fear

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Science-Based Tips for Better Meetings, Dinosaur Mythbusting, and Staying Awake for 11 Days Dec 14, 2018

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Learn about 12 science-based tips for better meetings; common dinosaur myths you should stop believing; and what happened when 17-year-old Randy Gardner stayed awake for 11 days, for 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:

12 Science-Based Tips for Better Meetings — https://curiosity.im/2EaSXB2
Stop Believing These 6 Dinosaur Myths — https://curiosity.im/2Ebxybb
This 17-Year-Old Boy Stayed Awake for 11 Days, for Science — https://curiosity.im/2EeOM7f

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/science-based-tips-for-better-meetings-dinosaur-mythbusting-and-staying-awake-for-11-days

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The Problem With Making Sand (w/ Vince Beiser), Happiest Spouses, and How Pyramids Were Built Dec 13, 2018

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Learn about a new discovery into how the pyramids were built; why spouses who are also best friends see the most health and happiness benefits; and why we don’t just make more sand, with some help from a special guest, author Vince Beiser.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com — and learn about sand from author Vince Beiser — to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

We May Finally Know How the Pyramids Were Built — https://curiosity.im/2EdWVsI
Spouses Who View Each Other as Best Friends Are Much Happier in Life — https://curiosity.im/2EaSi2w

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Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-problem-with-making-sand-w-vince-beiser-happiest-spouses-and-how-pyramids-were-built

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How to Take A Compliment, Learn Anything in Four Steps, and Design a New Arecibo Message Dec 12, 2018

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Learn why compliments are so embarrassing, and how you can take them better; how you can help astronomers design a new Arecibo Message to send to extraterrestrials; and how you can learn anything in four steps with the Feynman Technique.

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:

Why Are Compliments So Embarrassing? — https://curiosity.im/2EcrmiV
A New Arecibo Message to Extraterrestrials Needs Your Suggestions — https://curiosity.im/2EeoTEC
Learn Anything in Four Steps With the Feynman Technique — https://curiosity.im/2EbxfNz

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-take-a-compliment-learn-anything-in-four-steps-and-design-a-new-arecibo-message

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Jet Lag Is Worse When You Travel East, Earth’s Wandering Poles, and Geminid Meteor Shower Dec 11, 2018

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Learn when you can catch the Geminid Meteor Shower this month, and why it’s unique; why jet lag is worse when you travel east; and research into how the Earth’s wandering poles may have caused our ice age.

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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:

Why the Geminid Meteor Shower Is One of the Most Popular There Is — https://curiosity.im/2EcOQ7H
Here's Why Jet Lag Is Worse When You Travel East — https://curiosity.im/2EdMvJB
The Ice Age May Have Been Caused by the Earth's Wandering Poles — https://curiosity.im/2EeNIjL

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/jet-lag-is-worse-when-you-travel-east-earths-wandering-poles-and-geminid-meteor-shower

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Kickstart Your Memory with the Jennifer Aniston Neuron, Black Hole Pictures, and Increasing Human Lifespans Dec 10, 2018

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Learn how fast human lifespans are increasing; why we’ve never seen a black hole; and recent research into the “Jennifer Aniston neuron” that could help you kickstart your memory.

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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:

Here's Just How Fast Human Lifespans Are Increasing — https://curiosity.im/2EcqGKD
Why Have We Still Never Seen a Black Hole? — https://curiosity.im/2EhQipk
You Probably Have a Jennifer Aniston Neuron — https://curiosity.im/2EdMllp

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/kickstart-your-memory-with-the-jennifer-aniston-neuron-black-hole-pictures-and-increasing-human-lifespans

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