Curiosity Weekly

Curiosity Weekly

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<p>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 …

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Inside the High-Tech Hunt for Dinosaur Bones

<p> These days, discovering a new species of dinosaur looks a lot different than it does in the movies. Technology enables paleontologists to search for dino bones with care and precision. …

Apr 01, 2026 · 29m

Medicinal Psychedelics: Hype or Health?

<p>The brain is a complex and adaptable organ; one that can be transformed by a multitude of external factors. This episode, Dr. Samantha Yammine investigates the ways the brain can …

Mar 25, 2026 · 27m

Magic Mushrooms Help Trees Gossip

<p>The trees are talking about us… but not the way you think. Almost thirty years ago, Dr. Suzanne Simard discovered a vast network of fungal threads beneath the forest floor …

Mar 18, 2026 · 33m

Online BS Fools Everyone, Even Experts

<p>It’s hard to imagine just how much misinformation lives online and it turns out that people are only able to identify it a fraction of the time. To speak more on developing the essential skill …

Mar 11, 2026 · 24m

Life Under the Sea, No Singing Crabs

<p>They say it’s better down where it’s wetter… but is it really? Aquanauts have more in common with astronauts than they do with singing marine life. In fact, NASA conducts research into the biological …

Mar 04, 2026 · 26m

Happiness IRL

<p>If everyone wants happiness, why does it so often seem hard to achieve? This episode, host Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by psychologist Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky to talk about positive psychology …

Feb 25, 2026 · 25m

Tips For Pits: The Science of Body Odor

<p>It’s not a stretch to say that everyone suffers from unwanted body odor from time to time. Whether it’s stress, exercise, or heat, there are plenty of reasons why we sweat and there is a …

Feb 18, 2026 · 23m

History Punished Scientists - Are We Doing the Same Thing?

<p>It’s easy to think that every major scientific breakthrough in history was met with acceptance and enthusiastic fanfare, but that is not the case. Many modern scientific truths were discovered by …

Feb 11, 2026 · 26m

Does Your Dog Actually Feel Guilt?

<p>Exploring the science behind pet ownership is a more complicated process than you might think. This episode, Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by the author of The Science of Pets, Jay Ingram. …

Feb 04, 2026 · 30m

Urban Ecosystems With The Rat Detective

<p>We know that the health of the planet affects human health but what about the other way around? This episode, Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by Dr. Kaylee Byers to discuss how …

Jan 28, 2026 · 23m

The Biggest Animal Sanctuary in the World with Forrest Galante

<p>There are always constraints when it comes to conservation. Finances, logistics, population dynamics, medicine, and general care all need to be considered when asking: how do we best care for our …

Jan 21, 2026 · 26m

The End of the Universe

<p>To understand how our universe might end, scientists often have to go back to the beginning. This episode of Curiosity Weekly, Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by astrophysicist Dr. Katie Mack to …

Jan 14, 2026 · 22m

Why Scientists Can’t Agree on Aging

<p>It’s a new year which means many of us are focusing on resolutions designed to take better care of our bodies as we age. But, even those conducting research on healthy aging find …

Jan 07, 2026 · 27m

Why Society Treats Allergies Like a Nothingburger

<p>Allergies are estimated to affect upwards of 30% of people globally, so why are they so often swept under the rug? People in restaurants lie about their allergies, food labelling is difficult …

Dec 17, 2025 · 33m

We Are Starting to Talk Like ChatGPT

<p> Language has always evolved but it seems like technology has sped that process up to a staggering degree. Memes, algorithms, AI, and social media are altering the words we use and the …

Dec 10, 2025 · 30m

The Inequity of Climate Change

<p>Climate change is one of the most powerful forces shaping our world today. With an uptick in extreme weather events, it’s time to focus on how to adapt to this new normal …

Dec 03, 2025 · 25m

This is Your Brain on Sleep

<p>We spend about a third of our lives sleeping, so you’d think we’d know more when it comes to understanding what is going on in our bodies and brains when we’re doing it. But studying sleep …

Nov 26, 2025 · 32m

The Batmobile Lab That Chases Storms

<p>Meteorologist and storm chaser Dr. Reed Timmer doesn’t just study extreme weather, he drives straight into it with a custom build, storm proof vehicle. Host Dr. Samanthat Yammine talks with …

Nov 19, 2025 · 20m

How Science Can Hack Flavor

<p>Will eating mint cancel out the feeling of spice in your mouth? How do you manipulate aroma compounds to mimic the taste of lemon? When it comes to the science …

Nov 12, 2025 · 30m

This Episode Will Make You Love Math

<p>If sitting down to solve a math problem is your personal nightmare, you’re not alone. On this episode, host Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by drag queen and math communicator Kyne Santos …

Nov 05, 2025 · 36m

The Non-Fiction of Science Fiction

<p>We all know that science shapes science fiction, but what happens when the opposite is also true? This episode, senior producer Teresa Carey speaks with legendary science fiction author Kim …

Oct 29, 2025 · 29m