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Curiosity Weekly

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Climate Change
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Mental Health
Neuroscience
Sleep
3D Printing
Antibiotic Resistance
Depression
ADHD
Sharks
Chimpanzees
Consciousness
Dark Energy
Dogs
Dementia
Brain Organoids
Microgravity
African Elephants
PTSD
Biodiversity

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 investigates the research guiding some of the ... more

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Reproduction is the basis for life and yet, for many, it’s still a mystery. This episode, Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by author and gynecologist Dr. Karen Tang to discuss the rumors, misconceptions, and realities of reproductive health. Before tha... more

When someone goes into a coma or vegetative state, it is only natural for their doctors and loved ones to try to understand their level of awareness of the world around them. But, every patient is different and it’s not as simple as it looks in the m... more

Microgravity causes a ton of changes in the human body and there’s been a lot of research showing how these changes affect astronauts. One bodily function that hasn’t been studied during an active space mission? Menstruation. This episode, Dr. Samant... more

We encourage you to check out the Via Podcast by AAA, which paints a picture of the Western United States. If you love road trips, American history, wildlife, and Western folklore you’ll find the Via Podcast a captivating listen. Hope you enjoy it as... more

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Manju Bangalore
Astronaut in training; founder of Operation Period
Operation Period
Episode: Menstruation in Space
Diane Boyd
Wildlife biologist, known as the Jane Goodall of wolves
Episode: Introducing Via Podcast
Dr. Sasha Hamdani
Board-certified psychiatrist, author of Too Sensitive, Rejection, Resilience, and the Science of Feeling Deeply
Psych Doctor MD
Episode: Why Does My Brain Make Me So Sensitive
David Carey
Clinical neuropsychologist who studies behavioral asymmetries like handedness, footedness, and sighted dominance
Bangor University
Episode: Lefties, Raise Your Hands
Dr. Tracy Scott
Sociologist at Emory University; director of the Moonshot Era Project; daughter of Apollo 15 commander David Scott
Emory University
Episode: Training the Families of Astronauts: Then and Now
Rosie Moore
Apex predator ecologist, conservationist, and master diver
Discovery Shark Week programs and related research groups
Episode: CSI Shark: Forensics of a Shark Attack
Dr. Tristan Guttridge
Shark behavior expert
Saving the Blue; Shark Week contributor
Episode: If You Give a Shark a Cookie…
Dr. Shreya Shukla
Biomedical engineer, co-founder of a T-cell therapy company
Biotech industry
Episode: Programming the Body to Fight Cancer
Dr. Jennifer Bevan
Professor in the School of Communication at Chapman University
Chapman University
Episode: Jealousy Vs. Envy

Hosts

Samantha Yammine
Host of Curiosity Weekly; science communicator specializing in neuroscience and related fields.
Michelle Donati
Co-host focusing on travel and cultural storytelling, bringing human-interest angles to scientific topics.
Mitty Hicks
Co-host bringing travel and cultural context to episodes, often guiding conversations with guests.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Curiosity Weekly

    Here is why I like Curiosity Weekly. It sits neatly between two other science podcasts that I also like. I listen to Something You Should Know and I like it, even thought I wish that Mike Carruthers would sometimes read or at least scan the books written by his guests. Sometimes his questions tend to dumb down the interview too much. At the other end, I listen to Inner Cosmos and I like it, even though I wish that David Eagleman could remember that not all of his listeners are either practicing ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LOL listener
    United States5 months ago
  • Persecuting the truth tellers

    It might be helpful that instead of self congratulations for now being enlightened, look at where today’s truth tellers are currently being persecuted.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    This Ken
    United States7 months ago
  • Professional guests vs. Playground questions

    Why would you ask industry professionals the kind of questions you’d ask toddlers and your besties at a nail salon?

    The questions are overly general and juvenile, shallow and poorly researched.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    00102030
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Propaganda is not science

    There is data available. Ignoring it to promote a leftist agenda is not science. Just saying science as if it is a magic incantation that trumps all debate does not make it true.

    Apple Podcasts
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    This Ken
    United States9 months ago
  • Carbon capture

    I love this podcast and feel so much more informed. I love the experts you have on that delve into the small details on the subjects of their expertise.

    My community is in a fight to stop a carbon capture company from opening. I’d love to understand the pros and cons of this technology and which side of the aisle I need to be on for the safety of our environment and future generations

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dianenotmom
    United Statesa year ago

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Menstruation in Space
Q: What will actually be measured on the payload, given it's a human-tended payload?
The mission will use a human-tended payload acting as an analog for menstruation, with researchers operating it to study menstrual fluid dynamics in a microgravity environment, rather than testing on the astronauts' bodies themselves.
Menstruation in Space
Q: Can you tell us more about this mission, OP01, and its goals?
OP01 is the first spaceflight led by Operation Period that will be the first dedicated research mission to study menstruation in microgravity, with plans to observe menstrual fluid dynamics and product performance to inform longer, orbital studies and mission planning.
Lefties, Raise Your Hands
Q: How do factors like education, environment, or culture influence handedness, if at all?
Handedness appears largely innate and developmentally established, but environment can shape how tasks are performed and reinforced. Growth in literacy and tool use interacts with brain specialization, yet most of the variability remains unexplained by genetics alone, suggesting a mix of biology and experience.
Lefties, Raise Your Hands
Q: To start off, what do we know about how left-handed brains differ from right-handed brains, and is there a simple way to describe hemispheric differences?
While there isn't a clear structural marker that differentiates left- from right-handed brains, language tends to be left-hemisphere dominant in most people, and many non-language functions shift to the opposite hemisphere. Functional imaging has helped reveal these patterns and the degree of variability across individuals.
CSI Shark: Forensics of a Shark Attack
Q: In the Shark Week show, What Shark Attacked, what does forensic research look like when identifying the attacking shark?
Forensic analysis combines bite marks, bite location, teeth impressions, and any available video or drone footage to determine which shark species was involved, especially when multiple sharks are in the area, and sometimes requires weighing environmental context and timing.

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What is Curiosity Weekly about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Curiosity Weekly presents accessible scientific storytelling through interviews with researchers, clinicians, technologists, and science communicators. Episodes cover a broad range of topics—from neuroscience, genetics, and immunotherapy to climate tech, space, and animal behavior—often anchored by expert guests who translate cutting-edge research into practical takeaways. The show tends to blend rigorous science with real-world applications and curious sidetracks, making complex ideas approachable for a curious, educated audience that enjoys clear explanations and fresh perspectives. Notable strengths include high-caliber guest lineups, thoughtful framing of contemporary science debates, and a knack for connecting disparate fields (e.g., b... more

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