Curiosity Weekly

Why Society Treats Allergies Like a Nothingburger

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 the...

We Are Starting to Talk Like ChatGPT

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Language has always evolved but it seems like technology has sped that process up to a staggering degree. Memes, algorithms, AI, and s...

The Inequity of Climate Change

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Introducing Planet Visionaries

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you are curious about the innovators actively creating a better future for our world, join Alex Honnold as he hosts Planet Visionaries. The show ex...

This is Your Brain on Sleep

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Introducing Planet Visionaries

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you are curious about the innovators actively creating a better future for our world, join Alex Honnold as he hosts Planet Visionaries. The show ex...

The Batmobile Lab That Chases Storms 

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meteorologist and storm chaser Dr. Reed Timmer doesn’t just study extreme weather, he drives straight into it with a custom build, storm proof vehic...

Introducing Planet Visionaries

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you are curious about the innovators actively creating a better future for our world, join Alex Honnold as he hosts Planet Visionaries. The show ex...

How Science Can Hack Flavor

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

This Episode Will Make You Love Math

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Non-Fiction of Science Fiction

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that science shapes science fiction, but what happens when the opposite is also true? This episode, senior producer Teresa Carey speaks wi...

Your Garden Is Not an Island: How to Protect Pollinators

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Humans and nature have always coexisted. But, human intervention makes our modern world look very different than it once did. This episode, host Dr. S...

Your Life Runs on GPS. And GPS Runs on Duct Tape

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

GPS runs our world, but the system is far from perfect and much more fragile than people believe. This episode, GPS expert Logan Scott speaks with sen...

Designing Cities for a Warmer World

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the climate shifts into a new normal, plenty of questions are being asked about the state of urban planning around the world. Mainly: how can we be...

How Everyday People Power Big Science

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you call it citizen science, participatory science, or community science, research conducted by everyday people has led to major discoveries a...

Who Says Science Can’t Be Silly?

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some of society’s greatest scientific achievements were made based on research that might sound silly or bizarre to the average person. But curiosit...

Mapping Minds is the White Whale of Brain Science

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding exactly how the billions of neurons and trillions of connections in our brains could be one of the greatest scientific breakthroughs in ...

Is a Lab-Grown “Brain” Conscious?

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Neuroscience is tricky… to say the least. Dedicated scientists have been exploring the organ since ancient times but there is still so much we don’...

Connection and Play Can Keep the Doctor Away

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s no real replacement for traditional medicine, but what if there was an intuitive way to prevent the effects of things like depression, anxie...

How to Not Raise an iPad Baby

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our attention spans are… not doing so great these days. With copious amounts of technology, apps, news articles, and social media posts at our finge...

A is for Apple… Or is it AI?

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Literacy is murkier than we think. This episode, as a part one of our literacy series, we explore recent research related to one of the most important...

And Just Like That, You Have Nostalgia

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every parent has wondered if their baby’s crying is normal at some point or another. While there is no “normal,” evidence shows that genetics mi...

The La Brea Tar Pits Are a Climate Crime Scene!

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Los Angeles is home to the only place in the world where ancient fossils are being actively excavated in the middle of the city: The La Brea Tar Pits....

Ozempic & Prescribed Quiet with Dr. Emma Beckett

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications are everywhere. But with so much information available about this category of drug, it can be hard to know w...

DNA Doesn’t Always Solve Crime

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Forensic DNA is supposed to be the end all be all when it comes to solving crime, so why are there so many false convictions when it comes to using DN...

Sharks Ghosted South Africa and Alison Towner Has the Receipts

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sharks are vanishing from South Africa’s coast and Alison Towner knows why. One of the world’s top great white experts and a leading woman in STEM...

Shark Week Gets Toxic: Forrest Galante Tracks Alien Sharks

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shark Week returns July 20 on Discovery!   This episode is the Shark Week audio companion Part 1! Dr. Samantha Yammine dives into the m...

Busting Skincare Myths with Dr. Michelle Wong

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The skincare industry is riddled with false advertising, misleading labels, and supposed “miracle cures.” So, as a consumer, how are you meant to ...

The Puzzle of AI Ethics with Dr. Cansu Canca

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve heard of the attention economy, but what about the intention economy? Rather than competing for consumers’ attention, our devices are now a...

Genetic Data and Black Americans with Dr. Janina Jeff Ringo

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Genetic testing has had some ups and downs over the past few years, with wide swaths of data sets setting a precedent for potential individualized hea...

Science Loves a Binary. Dr. Shawn Hercules Is Breaking It Down

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Pride Month! To help us celebrate, Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by Dr. Shawn Hercules, a queer, non-binary cancer researcher and science comm...

Ocean Literacy & Conservation

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The key to protecting our oceans is understanding them. So, today, host Dr. Samantha Yammine leans into learning about the power and struggles of the ...

Digital Privacy & Protecting Your Data

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You might think you have nothing to hide on your devices but everyone does. From bank accounts to passwords to travel plans, protecting your digital p...

The Scramble to Solve Space Scrap

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Looking up at the dark sky on a clear night means seeing the lit up little satellites move their way around the night sky. Those satellites might be p...

Climate Change in the Pacific Islands

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we’re using this week’s episode to highlight scientists and researc...

Birding for Beginners in a Changing World

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Birdwatching has taken off as a hobby in recent years, and for good reason! Birds are vital members of our planet’s ecosystems and are major bioindi...

Will AI Replace Scientists? 

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The tasks that AI is able to perform has grown exponentially over the years but there are a few things AI still struggles with, like accurately mimick...

Indigenous Climate Solutions, Virus Thaw, AI Brain Implant

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When tackling solutions to climate change, we tend to focus on westernized approaches rather than listening to Indigenous Peoples about the best ways ...

Iceberg Ahead, Microbiome Map, Non-Alcoholic Wine

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Icebergs are natural behemoths, littered across the ocean. They are both subjects of awe and fear among sailors so today, Dr. Samantha Yammine discuss...

Fungal Zombies, Audible Enclaves, mRNA Vaccines

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fungal parasites like the ones shown in The Last of Us might not be starting up a zombie apocalypse anytime soon but that doesn’t mean they’re not...

Adolescent Turtles, Measles, Lab-Grown Diamonds

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re all about answering questions here at Curiosity Weekly. Questions like: where do baby sea turtles actually go when they waddle from their cozy...

Flower Trade, Climate Tech, Aquafaba

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Spring has officially sprung! The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing and flowers are blooming. But, have you ever wondered the journey tha...

Women In Science & The Future of Male Contraception

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 highl...

Name That Cell, Ancient Genomes, Cell-Cultured Salmon

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cells may be the building blocks of life (and highschool biology), but who knew they were so complicated? Dr. Samantha Yammine digs into different typ...

The Science of Survival

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The new season of Naked and Afraid premieres Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 8pm EST on Discovery.   To celebrate, host Dr. Samantha Yammine t...

Sea Sponge, Black in Marine Science, Stem Cell Mice

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Longevity Tourism, AI & Mental Health, Fracking

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. The...

Red Dye 3, Extremophiles, Butterflies

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, today our host Dr. Samantha Yammine digs into the science behind what really causes butterflies in your stom...

Canine Chat, Emotional Support Animals, Sniffer Dogs

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 re...

Wildfire Tech, #ADHDtest, Human Echolocation

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Electro-Agriculture, Space Exploration, Vision Repair

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Electro-Agriculture “Scientists Grow Crops in Near-Total Darkness Thanks to New ‘Electro-Agriculture’ Technique.” by Adam Kovac. 2024&nbs...

Habit Formation, Space Bacteria, Leftie Musicians

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery! This week, Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by Dr. Anastasia Buyalskaya, a behavioral scientist, to unravel ...

Introducing: Curiosity Weekly

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery, hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine. Once a week, we’ll bring you the latest and greatest in scientific disco...

Re-release :Depression Temp, Cold Water Menopause, Ultrasound Sticker

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about the link between body temperature and depression, how taking the the Polar Bear Plunge could soothe symptoms of menopause,...

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

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 clima...

Re-release: Mind-Reading, Universe’s Brightest Object, Cinnamon

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about mind-reading machines, the brightest object in the known universe, and the potential power punch of cinnamon. Mind-Re...

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

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Re-release: Microgravity Gardening, AI Learns Language, Elephant Numbers

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 langua...

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

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 cou...

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

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Re-release: Daydream Brain, Power of a Laugh, Caffeine & Soccer

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 int...

Re-release: Organ Age, Comfort Food, Speedy Snails

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

oday, you’ll learn about a new test that can show how well each of your organs are aging, some interesting links between comfort food and stress, an...

Re-release: 3D Ink, RSVP No, Old Dogs

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about a new ink that can 3D print inside your body using soundwaves, why saying no to invitations isn’t as bad as you might th...

Re-release: Healthy Tongue, Slippery Surface, Curious for Answers

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about an ancient diagnostic tool getting an AI upgrade, the world’s slipperiest surface, and some insight into the minds of ev...

Re-release: Brain Rewiring, Rat Imagination, Dogs & PTSD

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about the brain’s ability - or inability - to rewire itself, the imagination of rats, and how dogs can have a positive effect ...

Re-release: Bilingual Brain, Morning Sickness, Cat Purrs

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about how the bilingual brain might be better at multitasking, good news for women who are at risk for morning sickness, and the...

Re-release: Origin of Life, Self Control vs Willpower, Puppy Love

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about a bacterial discovery that challenges our understanding of how and when life formed on Earth, the importance difference be...

Liquid Cats, Spider Silk, Sound Printing

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re bringing you three new stories that cover a few topics we’re really passionate about. You’ll learn about how cats become like liqui...

Barnacle Polymers, Two Week Brain, Elephant Memory

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about a new bacteria-busting polymer inspired by barnacles, how the things you do today will affect your brain in two weeks, and...

Tractor Beam, Crystal Palace, Botany Dark Spots

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about the tiny tractor beam that could change how certain diseases are diagnosed, how a screw allowed an iconic historical build...

Whale Talk, Foster Care History, Blood Pressure Test

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about how whales could be carrying on conversations from over 60 miles away, the struggles of foster moms in the 1600s, and why ...

Fly Brains, Comb Jelly Fusion, Dog Voice

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about the entire neuron-for-neuron model of a fly brain, jellyfish that can merge together seamlessly, and how talking to our do...

Static Electricity, Stroke Headband, Exploding Craters

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about the cause of static electricity, how a new headband could help you stop a stroke before it happens, and why the ground in ...

Water Molecules, Mount Everest Growth, Turtle Backpacks

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about how scientists were able to witness water form at the molecular level and what that could mean for life on Mars, why Mount...

Solar Cell Charging, Nazca Glyphs, Singing & Brain Health

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about a new transparent solar cell that could replace your windows to power your home, the discovery of hundreds of new mysterio...

Heart Cells in Space, Ancient Log, Day Chapters

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about the trouble hearts have in space, an ancient log that could help us hit climate targets, and how our brain divides our day...

Plant Jet Fuel, 3D-Printed Glass, Feeding Coral

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about a more sustainable jet fuel made from trees, how a new process allows you to 3D print glass, and why feeding coral reefs m...

Asteroid Blast, Power Wash Positivity, Picky Eaters

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about how nuclear weapons might one day actually save the Earth, the video game that lets you power wash your bad mood away, and...

Stem Cells & Diabetes, Rare Earth Metals, Leaping Sharks

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about a potential cure for diabetes, how ancient extinct volcanoes might provide a boost for your cell phones, and why sharks an...

Gold Nuggets, New Cell Type, Redefining Sustainability

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about how earthquakes shake up quartz to make gold nuggets, the discovery of a new type of cell, and an effort to redefine susta...

Defib Placement, Octopus Hunting, Keys to Happiness

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about a new way to use a defibrillator that works over 250% better, how octopuses go hunting with fish, and the keys to happines...

Cow Slime, City Rainfall, Golden Lettuce

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about the synthetic slime that might help people heal from back surgery, how cities tend to get more rain than the rural areas a...

Pressure & Performance, Bone Concrete, Cancer Decline

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about the brain science behind choking under pressure, a newer, tougher, stronger concrete inspired by bones, and how skin cance...

Remote Surgery, Isolated Neanderthals, Greenspace & ADHD

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about how surgeons operated on a pig from 5,000 miles away, a population of neanderthals that were isolated for 50,000 years, an...

Baby Brain Device, CO2 Protein, 15-Minute Cities

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about a new device that can get inside the mind of babies, the edible protein that’s made out of carbon dioxide, and how the m...

Risky Play, Mold in Space, Brain Cravings

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about how climbing on monkey bars and other risky play could be a gift from our ancestors, the dangers of mold in space, and new...

Positive Side Effects, Mega El Niño, Bee Protector

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about a potential positive side to side effects, how mega El Niños triggered the world’s worst mass extinction event, and the...

Bacteria Behavior, Ant Cannibals, Brain Plastic

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about a breakthrough in our understanding of the behavior and abilities of bacteria, the queen ants that cannibalize their sick ...

Sinuses & Mental Health, Vaporizing Plastic, Monkey Names 

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about the connection between chronic sinus infections and anxiety, a new way to recycle plastic by vaporizing it, and how marmos...

Salt & Cancer, Ancient Bridge, Nuclear Clock

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about how common table salt could help our bodies fight cancer, an ancient underwater bridge that’s changing what we know abou...

Injectable Pacemaker, Starving Black Holes, Bat Blood Sugar

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about an injectable pacemaker that dissolves after 5 days, how a black hole is starving a galaxy to death, and the bats with rec...

AC Not Conditioned, False Memories, Cat Grief 

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about the new air conditioner that cools without conditioning the air, how understanding our false memories can be a window into...

Microbiome Map, Insect Metalwork, Animal Colors

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about a new tool that maps out our incredibly complex gut microbiome to tell you if it’s healthy or… not so much, how metalw...

Mushroom Robot, Horse Smarts, Strongman Muscles

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about the mushrooms that are controlling the movements of robots, how horses might be a lot smarter than we thought, and what ma...

Phones & Brain Cancer, Fungus Food, Crocs & Toads

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about the massive new study that suggests cell phones don’t cause cancer as some feared, a fluffy orange fungus that could one...

Moon Clock, Meat Allergy, Bird Culture

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about how to sync up clocks on Earth with clocks on the moon, a nanoparticle that could help relieve stubborn allergies, and the...

Mantle Drill, Tongue Exam, Stonehenge Discovery

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about a record-breaking deep drill into the Earth’s mantle, the new science behind the ancient Chinese diagnostic practice of ...

Bionic Leg, First Impressions, Nanoplastic Detection

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about a new groundbreaking bionic leg, the problem with first impressions, and new tech that can detect microplastics in water i...

Smart Soil, Smell Preferences, Mars Moss

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’ll learn about the smart soil that gives plants a massive boost even when they’re watered less, how our love of certain odors could be ...