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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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
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Anthony Fauci Is Worried about Bird Flu—And How...
“America’s Doctor” says that our common enemy is the danger posed by viruses, not each other
20 min
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A Psychologist’s Tips for Avoiding Overconsumpt...
Holiday deals are designed to be irresistible. A consumer psychologist explains how to avoid overconsumption and shop sustainably.
14 min
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What RFK, Jr., Could Mean for Public Health, an...
RFK, Jr., could restructure the CDC, FDA and NIH in pursuit of his flawed vision of public health. Plus, we discuss chimpanzees at play and the first-ever close-up image of a star.
9 min
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Using AI to Understand the Thoughts of the Dead
Could Chatbots Bring Ancient Civilizations Back to Life?
10 min
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Unscheduled C-Sections May Depend on the Color ...
C-Section Disparities Could Be the Result of Physician Bias
10 min
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An Off Day on Uranus, a Wildfire in Prospect Pa...
A serious bird flu infection in Canada, a troubling projection of future plastic waste and dispatches from a global climate convention.
10 min
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Reflecting on our First Attempt to Speak with t...
On the 50th anniversary of the “Arecibo message,” we present a reflection on humankind’s first attempt to send a transmission to intelligent life in the cosmos.
14 min
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Humans Inherited a World That Insects Made
Violins, the ink on the Declaration of Independence and other ways that insects shaped human history
15 min
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Baseball Mud Bath, Water Woes and Wooden Satell...
Let's Do a Science News Roundup
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Why Weight May Not Be the Whole Story on Health
Focusing on size in health care might be doing more harm than good.
23 min
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Your Zodiac Sign Mattered in Medieval Times
In medieval times, astrology was considered a serious science, a branch of astronomy. Curator Larisa Grollemond of the Getty Museum, walks us through the medieval zodiac and how someone’s sign decided their day-to-day life.
13 min
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Your 2024 Election Rundown, from Climate Change...
The outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election could set the climate agenda, reshape public education and shift the dynamics of global science collaboration.
26 min
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Your 2024 Election Rundown, from Health Care to...
The outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election could reshape policies from health care at home to nuclear proliferation abroad.
17 min
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Exploring the Science of Spookiness at the Recr...
Host Rachel Feltman and behavioral scientist Coltan Scrivner explore our fascination with fear and what drives our obsession with all things spooky.
16 min
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Scurvy, Bird Flu and a Big Old Meteorite
We cover a 3.26-billion-year-old meteorite impact, the spread of bird flu and a scurvy case study that serves as a cautionary tale in this week’s news roundup.
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Spooky Lakes and the Science of Haunted Hydrology
An open body of water can be particularly eerie. It’s part of what led creator and author Geo Rutherford to make her viral videos on Spooky Lakes.
12 min