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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Valentine’s Day Isn’t Just for Romance—The Scie...
Valentine’s Day often focuses on romance, but deep friendships deserve love, too. Here’s why they matter.
15 min
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An Asteroid May Hit Earth in 2032. What Can We ...
News of an asteroid with a 2 percent chance of hitting Earth in 2032 made headlines. But is its fluctuating risk really cause for concern?
11 min
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Microplastics on the Mind, Superstrong Shrimp a...
In this week’s roundup, we’re reviewing some animal research, the latest on bird flu and the burden of microplastics on our brain.
7 min
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Trump’s Executive Orders Create Confusion for R...
Researchers in the U.S. are grappling with Trump administration executive orders around health and science agency funding and communications.
18 min
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Avoiding Outrage Fatigue in Overwhelming Times
Outrage fatigue can wear us down—but we can take care of ourselves in an onslaught of overwhelming news.
7 min
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Tuberculosis Outbreak, RFK, Jr.’s Confirmation ...
In this week’s roundup, catch up on the spread of bird flu in the U.S., a tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas and lessons from fossilized vomit.
10 min
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Are You Tired of Feeling Cynical? Hopeful Skep...
Giving in to cynicism makes us less trusting, less connected, and even less physically and mentally healthy.
15 min
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Science Will Stare Directly Into the Sun--And L...
There’s a Lot to Be Excited About in Heliophysics This Year
10 min
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WHO Withdrawal, Bird Flu Updates and a Link bet...
A rundown on what’s at stake for global health if the U.S. withdraws from the World Health Organization and an update on bird flu are in this week’s science news roundup.
9 min
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Combatting Climate Anxiety through Community Sc...
The founder of Adventure Scientists explains how community science is the ultimate civic engagement.
13 min
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What the End of U.S. Net Neutrality Means For You
A U.S. federal court struck down the FCC’s enforcement of net neutrality. What does that mean for Internet users?
9 min
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The Health Risks of Alcohol, a Red Dye Ban and ...
We discuss a big week for commercial spaceflight, a red dye ban and a scary spider species in this news roundup.
6 min
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Do Pain and Joy Have a Universal Language?
Linguists think that the words that we use to express pain might tell us something about our shared biology and the commonality of language.
17 min
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How the U.S. Mishandled the Early Days of Bird Flu
Slow, Disjointed Response to Bird Flu Outbreak Could Allow Disease to Spread
14 min
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Outbreaks of Norovirus, a Death from Bird Flu a...
The Reason Wildfires in L.A. Were So Destructive and an Update on Public Health Outbreaks
12 min
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Finding Pluto’s Potential Replacement with a Gi...
Pluto was unseated as the ninth planet in our solar system. Will we find a real Planet Nine?
17 min
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Going Outside Can Change Our Hormones and Impro...
Nature can affect our nervous system and diversify our microbiome—and you don’t need to go on a hike to reap the benefits.
16 min
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A Farewell to 2024, and What We’re Following in...
We’re closing out the year with a roundup of the science stories that stood out to our editors in 2024.
19 min
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The New Conservationists: Thanks to Conservatio...
There are so many species facing extinction—but today we’re telling stories about the animals making a comeback and the conservationists working hard to help.
22 min
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The New Conservationists: Meet the Next Generat...
Modern conservationists are finding new ways to protect wildlife.
18 min
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The New Conservationists: AI is Making Meaning ...
Conservationists have access to massive amounts of data on wildlife—and machine learning is helping them make meaning out of them.
16 min
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The New Conservationists: Where Do Zoos Fit int...
Though it may seem paradoxical, zoos can play a big role in modern conservation efforts.
17 min
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AI-Generated Audio Is Entering the Podcast World
Translating complex information into captivating podcasts is no simple task. Is AI up to the challenge?
23 min
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Leaded Gasoline, Orca Hats and ‘Disease X’
A Mysterious Outbreak, Leaded Gasoline Links to Mental Illness, Killer Whales Wearing Salmon as Hats
7 min
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Iron Deficiency and Anemia May Be More Common T...
Underdiagnosed iron deficiency and anemia could be leaving people without affordable fixes for their concerns.
9 min