Best Awkward Discoveries Podcasts (2025)

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#167 - Summer Throwback: Teresa Torres on Continuous Discovery Methods 42:26

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Welcome to Summer Throwbacks, where we revisit some of Awkward Silences' most memorable episodes. This week brings back an evergreen conversation with Product Talk's Teresa Torres on continuous discovery methods. Since this episode first aired, more companies have brought non-researchers (such as Product Managers, Designers, and Developers) into th…

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Researchers have uncovered handwritten letters, court documents, and a coroners report related to the nearly 700-year-old cold case murder of a medieval priest.

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Researchers have uncovered handwritten letters, court documents, and a coroners report related to the nearly 700-year-old cold case murder of a medieval priest.

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About a year and a half ago, violinist Zac Clejanalso known as Clejan or @thetrapviolonist on social mediastood on the banks of a pond in one of his favorite parks in Los Angeles.

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About a year and a half ago, violinist Zac Clejanalso known as Clejan or @thetrapviolonist on social mediastood on the banks of a pond in one of his favorite parks in Los Angeles.

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Scientists from City St Georges, University of London created a terrifyingly realistic android head to determine whether chimpanzees can catch yawns from robots.

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Scientists from City St Georges, University of London created a terrifyingly realistic android head to determine whether chimpanzees can catch yawns from robots.

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Is there a weekend warrior in your dad?

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Is there a weekend warrior in your dad?

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Phone charging slowly?

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Phone charging slowly?

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Its only a matter of time before a catastrophically sized asteroid barrels towards Earth again.

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Its only a matter of time before a catastrophically sized asteroid barrels towards Earth again.

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In the age of quantum computing, AI everything, and literal rockets landing themselves, its kind of wild that sharing a file with a client still feels like an awkward game of Did you get the link?

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In the age of quantum computing, AI everything, and literal rockets landing themselves, its kind of wild that sharing a file with a client still feels like an awkward game of Did you get the link?

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While fictional depictions of fossil discoveries often feature someone finding an entire dinosaur bone in their backyard, the reality of paleontology usually involves puzzling over disparate fragments ...

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While fictional depictions of fossil discoveries often feature someone finding an entire dinosaur bone in their backyard, the reality of paleontology usually involves puzzling over disparate fragments of a skeleton .

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Probiotics are everywhere, claiming to help us poop , restore gut health, and more.

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Probiotics are everywhere, claiming to help us poop , restore gut health, and more.

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Biologists estimate that four out of five animals on Earth are nematodes (AKA roundworms) .The tiny, wriggling, transparent invertebrates are the most abundant creatures on the planet and are found ...

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Biologists estimate that four out of five animals on Earth are nematodes (AKA roundworms) .The tiny, wriggling, transparent invertebrates are the most abundant creatures on the planet and are found nearly everywherefrom permafrost to the deep ocean.

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Imagine the ceaseless cacophony of New York City suddenly stopped.

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Imagine the ceaseless cacophony of New York City suddenly stopped.

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At any given time across the universe , massive cosmic bodies are releasing incomprehensible amounts of energy.

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At any given time across the universe , massive cosmic bodies are releasing incomprehensible amounts of energy.

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A specially designed artificial intelligence program named after a Judaic prophet suggests one of biblical archeology s greatest finds require reexamination.

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A specially designed artificial intelligence program named after a Judaic prophet suggests one of biblical archeology s greatest finds require reexamination.

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Animals constantly adapt to their environments, but keeping up with humanitys dramatic influence on the natural world poses unique challenges.

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Animals constantly adapt to their environments, but keeping up with humanitys dramatic influence on the natural world poses unique challenges.

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Jealous of your family and friends withÂ Costco memberships ?

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Jealous of your family and friends withÂ Costco memberships ?

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If you are in the market for aÂ powerful, lightweight Apple laptop Â that is also affordable, look no further.

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If you are in the market for aÂ powerful, lightweight Apple laptop Â that is also affordable, look no further.

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To combat the deadly diseases spread by mosquitoes , entomologists often turn to the blood-sucking insects reproductive life.

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To combat the deadly diseases spread by mosquitoes , entomologists often turn to the blood-sucking insects reproductive life.

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The tiny world of microorganisms is full of microbes competing in a major life or death battle .

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The tiny world of microorganisms is full of microbes competing in a major life or death battle .

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Last time I posted about a Carhartt T-shirt deal , PopSci readers bought thousands of them.

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Last time I posted about a Carhartt T-shirt deal , PopSci readers bought thousands of them.

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All sorts of interesting one- and two-wheeled vehicles crisscross the streets of my city, including an increasing number of affordable, portable forms of transportation.

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All sorts of interesting one- and two-wheeled vehicles crisscross the streets of my city, including an increasing number of affordable, portable forms of transportation.

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Whats the weirdest thing you learned this week?

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Whats the weirdest thing you learned this week?

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Sauropods were some of the largest dinosaurs to ever stomp across the planet, and they did their stomping pretty much everywhere.

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Sauropods were some of the largest dinosaurs to ever stomp across the planet, and they did their stomping pretty much everywhere.

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So youve chosen your perfect electric bikewell, thats just the beginning because now it's time for accessories.

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So youve chosen your perfect electric bikewell, thats just the beginning because now it's time for accessories.

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There are few bike styles that are as all-around capable as fat tire e-bikes.

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There are few bike styles that are as all-around capable as fat tire e-bikes.

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The phrase the worlds smallest violin is dripping with sarcasm and reserved for disdain, but for some researchers its a mark of pride.

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The phrase the worlds smallest violin is dripping with sarcasm and reserved for disdain, but for some researchers its a mark of pride.

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Theres no such thing as a normal dad.

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Theres no such thing as a normal dad.

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My favorite pair of shorts right now comes from The North Face.

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My favorite pair of shorts right now comes from The North Face.

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In December 2010, Michael Faherty died in his home in Galway, Ireland.

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In December 2010, Michael Faherty died in his home in Galway, Ireland.

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An undergraduate student at West Virginia University (WVU) recently discovered a mystery fungus that has eluded mycologists for decades.

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An undergraduate student at West Virginia University (WVU) recently discovered a mystery fungus that has eluded mycologists for decades.

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On June 3, 1925, Goodyear launched its first civil airship .

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On June 3, 1925, Goodyear launched its first civil airship .

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Everything is fun and games when its daytime, and you can actually see your favorite birds, plants, and sights clearly.

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Everything is fun and games when its daytime, and you can actually see your favorite birds, plants, and sights clearly.

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The Great Lakes have claimed thousands of lives and ships .

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The Great Lakes have claimed thousands of lives and ships .

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Your Microsoft 365 subscription has silently been draining your wallet for years.

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Your Microsoft 365 subscription has silently been draining your wallet for years.

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Solar generators can make your life a little easier on a good day or save you on a bad day.

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Solar generators can make your life a little easier on a good day or save you on a bad day.

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In a world first, scientists at the University of Utah have engineered fruit flies susceptible to cocaine addiction .

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In a world first, scientists at the University of Utah have engineered fruit flies susceptible to cocaine addiction .

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An eaglet has left the nest .

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An eaglet has left the nest .

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For being the worlds oldest known synthetic pigment, the original recipes for Egyptian blue remain a mystery.

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For being the worlds oldest known synthetic pigment, the original recipes for Egyptian blue remain a mystery.

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If binoculars are the flip phone of sightseeing, thisÂ handheld telescope Â is the iPhone.

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If binoculars are the flip phone of sightseeing, thisÂ handheld telescope Â is the iPhone.

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Gorilla kisses, a waving water dragon, and a pair of lion siblings engaging in mischief.

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Gorilla kisses, a waving water dragon, and a pair of lion siblings engaging in mischief.

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Gravity seemsÂ like a predictable, even mundane, aspect of existence.

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Gravity seemsÂ like a predictable, even mundane, aspect of existence.

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AirTag fans have discovered a major design flaw: it doesnt fit in a wallet.

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AirTag fans have discovered a major design flaw: it doesnt fit in a wallet.

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The ticking tyranny of 2 a.m. after you climbed into bedresponsiblyat 11 .

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The ticking tyranny of 2 a.m. after you climbed into bedresponsiblyat 11 .

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In roughly 4 billion years, our home Milky Way galaxy may collide with the neighboring Andromeda galaxy.

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In roughly 4 billion years, our home Milky Way galaxy may collide with the neighboring Andromeda galaxy.

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If you use Apple devices regularly, then your Apple account has lots of important files and data attached to itincluding photos and videos of precious memories and extensive email archives that you need ...

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If you use Apple devices regularly, then your Apple account has lots of important files and data attached to itincluding photos and videos of precious memories and extensive email archives that you need to hang on to.

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Its 2025.

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Its 2025.

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When I launched my third brilliant side project last year (dont ask about the first two), I was hit with an annoying realization: having a website is crazy expensive.

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When I launched my third brilliant side project last year (dont ask about the first two), I was hit with an annoying realization: having a website is crazy expensive.

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The best streaming services have vast libraries of content, and that's where recommendations can be usefulguiding you towards the movies and shows you're most likely to enjoy, based on what you've already ...

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The best streaming services have vast libraries of content, and that's where recommendations can be usefulguiding you towards the movies and shows you're most likely to enjoy, based on what you've already seen.

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June 1 Crescent Moon Visible Between Mars and Regulus June 11 Full Strawberry Moon Mid June Mercury Shows Off June 16-18 The Red Planet Meets the Blue Heart of Leo June 20 Summer ...

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June 1 Crescent Moon Visible Between Mars and Regulus June 11 Full Strawberry Moon Mid June Mercury Shows Off June 16-18 The Red Planet Meets the Blue Heart of Leo June 20 Summer Solstice June 30 International Asteroid Day While the relatively short nights of summer mean less dark skies for stargazing, this month should still provide plenty to occu…