Curiosity Daily

Curiosity Daily


Latest Episodes

3 Mythological Creatures That Were Inspired by Real Fossils
October 05, 2020

Learn about three mythological creatures that were inspired by real fossils, how people prefer to root for winning individuals over teams, and how scientists have created interactive paper.

Why The Mantis Shrimp Can Punch So Hard Without Damage
October 02, 2020

Learn about how your schedule might be hurting your health, why the mantis shrimp is able to punch so hard without hurting itself, and who invented the aluminum can.

What Happens When You Pull a Muscle?
October 01, 2020

Learn about what your muscles go through when they get pulled, whether trees have heartbeats, and the real science behind the recovering alcoholics’ mantra “one day at a time.”

The Dirty, Smelly History of Soap (w/ Cody Cassidy)
September 30, 2020

Cody Cassidy is back to talk about how soap was invented. You’ll also learn about a bias that makes people believe poor people have thicker skin, and how good anxiety can help you get things done.

Who Ate the First Oyster? (w/ Cody Cassidy)
September 29, 2020

Learn about why we remember things in the opposite order as we see them and how spiders use atmospheric electricity to balloon through the air. You’ll also learn who actually ate the first oyster from author Cody Cassidy.

Why Friends “Swapped Bodies” for Science (Again!)
September 28, 2020

Learn how swapping bodies with our pals can alter the way we view ourselves, why California’s redwoods have been able to survive relentless wildfires, and the real reason there are colorful bumps on the sidewalk.

Why Don't We Sneeze in Our Sleep?
September 25, 2020

Learn how Microsoft Excel is forcing scientists to rename genes, why the relationship itself is more important than the person you choose, and whether we actually burp or sneeze in our sleep.

The Math Bias That Makes You Misjudge COVID-19
September 24, 2020

Learn how the mathematical mistake of exponential growth bias makes people underestimate the spread of COVID-19, how crocodiles have survived since the dinosaurs, and how puns activate both sides of the brain.

Wildfires Can Create Their Own Storms
September 23, 2020

Learn about how wildfires are powerful enough to create their own storms, how the invention of bags influenced human evolution, and how announcers with low voices can make products larger.

Why Multitasking Keeps You Snacking
September 22, 2020

Learn about how rats might not have been all to blame for the bubonic plagues and why we’re more prone to mindlessly eat while we multitask.