Podcast Episodes

Fungal Zombies, Audible Enclaves, mRNA Vaccines

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 causing trouble in other ways. Host Dr. Samantha Yam…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Adolescent Turtles, Measles, Lab-Grown Diamonds

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 beach nest into the ocean? Host Dr. Samantha Yammi…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Flower Trade, Climate Tech, Aquafaba

 Spring has officially sprung! The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing and flowers are blooming. But, have you ever wondered the journey that flowers take from the soil to your vase at home? Tod…

Published on 5 months ago

Women In Science & The Future of Male Contraception

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 highlight their contributions today. Then, Sam looks into …

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Name That Cell, Ancient Genomes, Cell-Cultured Salmon

Cells may be the building blocks of life (and highschool biology), but who knew they were so complicated? Dr. Samantha Yammine digs into different types of cells and their functions with editorial co…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

The Science of Survival

The new season of Naked and Afraid premieres Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 8pm EST on Discovery.  

To celebrate, host Dr. Samantha Yammine talks to legendary survivalist Rob Nelson about his experiences t…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Sea Sponge, Black in Marine Science, Stem Cell Mice

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 well as her advocacy work to ensure equitable syst…

Published on 6 months ago

Longevity Tourism, AI & Mental Health, Fracking

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. Then, our host Sam speaks to Dr. Jodi Halpern about th…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Red Dye 3, Extremophiles, Butterflies

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, today our host Dr. Samantha Yammine digs into the science behind what really causes butterflies in your stomach when you’re experiencing infatuation. Then, ast…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Canine Chat, Emotional Support Animals, Sniffer Dogs

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 really going on with the recent phenomenon of people te…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago