CUriosity

  • Woman seen from above looks down at books strewn across a table
    Being awake when your body thinks you should be sleeping can make you more susceptible to viruses, make your wounds heal more slowly and promote weight gain. And don't even think about driving the day after an all-nighter.
  • Photo of hand swiping on smartphone. Bubbles appear showing 5.0, 4.9 and 4.6 -star reviews
    Consumers should proceed with caution when it comes to online ratings and reviews, according to researcher Nicholas Reinholtz.
  • Thousands of people run across a bridge
    Psychologist Angela Bryan, like many other avid runners, is no stranger to what many call the “runner’s high.” The scientist breaks down what happens in the body to make you feel so good during a long jog.
  • Two children kneel in the grass, scooping piles of dirt into plastic pots
    From his home garden, 91´«Ă˝â€™s Chris Lowry explains why humans get so much enjoyment out of sinking their hands into dirt—it may have something to do with the friendly microbes that live in the soil.
  • Man in flannel shirt wearing safety glasses sits next to equipment with lots of tubes
    If there’s anything that unites humans, it’s kicking back with a cool pint, says Travis Rupp, also known as the “Beer Archaeologist.” He weighs in on the age-old practice in the inaugural edition of CUriosity, a new series from 91´«Ă˝ Today.
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