Learn about whether there’s actually such a thing as internet addiction; and, research-based tips for getting the most out of your next vacation. We’ll also answer a listener question about dust in space, with some help from astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell.

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

Is There Really Such a Thing as Internet Addiction? — https://curiosity.im/2unl3C56 Science-Backed Tips for Having a Fantastic Vacation — https://curiosity.im/2ugiH8a

More from Jonathan McDowell:

Jonathan McDowell's Personal Home Page — https://planet4589.org/jcm/jmcdowell.htmlFollow @planet4589 on Twitter — https://twitter.com/planet4589

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Find episode transcript here:  https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/internet-addiction-dust-in-space-w-astrophysicist-jonathan-mcdowell-and-vacation-science


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