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Jun 2018

8m 20s

Black Hole Alternatives, Literally Immor...

About this episode

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

A Literally Immortal Jellyfish Could Teach Scientists How to Live Forever
This Is the Best Way to Argue with Your Partner, Says a Communication Expert
Black Holes Might Not Exist, So Here Are 5 Weirder Alternatives

Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/black-hole-alternatives-literally-immortal-jellyfish-secrets-and-the-best-way-to-argue

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