Science Quickly

Host Rachel Feltman, alongside leading science and tech journalists, dives into the rich world of scientific discovery in this bite-size science variety show.

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Is Singing an Evolutionary Accident or a Critic...
What can singing tell us about how we’re wired—and how our ancestors evolved?
24 min
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The Danger of Hurricane Downpours and the End o...
Downpours from hurricanes are worsening—and leaving even “climate havens” vulnerable.
15 min
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Stem Cell Treatments for Diabetes and a Dolphin...
We cover the spread of Marburg virus, a stem cell treatment for diabetes and the way dolphins smile in this week’s news roundup.
8 min
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The Hidden Secrets of Math: Uncharted Territory...
Today’s mathematicians grapple with higher-order mathematical questions and real-world applications.
16 min
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Your Next Pain Prescription Could Come without ...
A new class of drugs treats pain at the periphery. Here’s what that could mean for those with chronic pain.
10 min
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Fighting Global Misinformation, Ditching Plasti...
It's Science News Roundup Time
13 min
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The Hidden Secrets of Math: Invented or Discove...
Mathematics communicator and drag queen Kyne Santos guides you through the ongoing debate about what math really is.
12 min
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Untangling the Link between Eating Disorders an...
A study reports higher prevalence of eating disorders among people with polycystic ovary syndrome, regardless of their body mass index.
12 min
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How Pregnancy Changes the Brain, and How Lizard...
This week’s news roundup explores how the brain is affected by pregnancy, the way “scuba diving” lizards breathe underwater, and much more.
8 min
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The Hidden Secrets of Math: Beauty and Power (P...
Mathematics communicator and drag queen Kyne will help you discover the beauty and power of math in this miniseries.
13 min
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Why Black Men Should Consider Earlier Screening...
According to the American Cancer Society, Black men are about 70 percent more likely than white men to develop prostate cancer in their lifetime and twice as likely to die from the disease.
11 min
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AI Could Help Save Us from Conspiracy Theories...
AI fights conspiracy theories, Massachusetts leads the way on waste reduction, and more in this week’s science news roundup
9 min
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This Episode Was Recorded from Space
Literally, from 250 Miles Above Earth
16 min
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How 9/11 Transformed Forensic Science
16 min
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Jellyfish Clones Swarm British Columbian Lakes,...
Your Monday Science News Roundup
8 min
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In Sickness and Age: Finding Balance between Ca...
Caring for aging loved ones brings its own set of emotional and physical hurdles. Experts offer guidance on finding support.
17 min
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How Racism Might Be Accelerating Aging and Meno...
Understanding how racism affects aging and the timing of menopause could lead to better screening and preventive care.
13 min
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In Sickness and Age: Changing Family Structures...
Personal stories and research reveal the challenges of family caregiving.
19 min
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The Dark Side of Houseplant Collection
How to Grow Your Houseplant Collection Ethically
17 min
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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Ascends, Ozempic Is L...
We cover Mars mission updates, a new brain implant that shows promise for Parkinson’s, the latest on the mpox outbreak, and more in this week’s new roundup
10 min
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Dissecting the Linguistic Patterns of Kamala Ha...
A sociophonetician explains presidential candidate Kamala Harris’s intonational patterns and the way that the properties of candidates’ speech influences how they are perceived.
20 min
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‘Dark Oxygen’ Is Coming from These Ocean Nodule...
Polymetallic blobs are producing “dark oxygen” from the depths of the ocean—and no one knows exactly how.
16 min
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How Our Brains See Faces [Sponsored]
13 min
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James Cameron’s OceanXplorers Embraces Real- Li...
The Famous Filmmaker Comes on the Show to Talk About His New Oceanic Miniseries
11 min
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Uncovering the Truth about Sexual Pleasure and ...
Here’s what the team at Science Vs learned about prostates and pleasure in its quest to understand the “male G-spot.”
21 min