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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Why Some Foods Gross Us Out
Kendra Pierre-Louis steps in as interim host and dives into the science behind why some foods—especially mayonnaise—can gross us out.
11 min
2
The Science of Headaches
Migraine and cluster headaches affect millions—yet research remains surprisingly thin.
13 min
3
Why Defiance Can Be a Virtue
Why saying no is harder than it should be.
15 min
4
How Hurricane Melissa Became a Meteorologic Out...
Hurricane Melissa’s rare intensity and lasting impact reveal how storms are evolving in a warming world.
11 min
5
How to Trick-or-Treat Your Gut
This Halloween discover how your candy choices can trick—or treat—the microbes in your gut.
7 min
6
How TikTok’s Algorithm Could Shift with a U.S. ...
TikTok’s U.S. spin-off could reshape its algorithm and the way culture is curated online.
13 min
7
Mosquitoes Invade Iceland, Earth Darkens, and B...
Bird flu surges and a government shutdown collide, complicating efforts to track cases and protect flocks.
8 min
8
Why Medication Safety in Pregnancy Is Still a M...
Despite the widespread use of medication during pregnancy, a lack of clinical research leaves patients and doctors navigating treatment with dangerously few data.
11 min
9
The Science of a Convincing Sorry
The words we choose when apologizing—especially longer, effortful ones—can signal sincerity and make our apologies feel more authentic.
10 min
10
Global Superbugs Surge, Chikungunya Hits Long I...
A new WHO report warns of rising antimicrobial resistance, and researchers uncover satellite data leaks and insect surprises.
7 min
11
The Meteorite That Vanished: El Ali’s Strange J...
How a Cosmic Treasure in the Somali Desert Became a Global Controversy
16 min
12
Why Is Lung Cancer Surging among Young Women?
Thoracic surgeon Jonathan Villena explains why early screening for lung cancer is critical—even for those without symptoms.
15 min
13
Nobel Prizes, COVID Vaccine Updates and Malnutr...
The CDC updates COVID vaccine guidance and stirs controversy over childhood immunizations. And global health experts warn of rising child malnutrition in Gaza.
7 min
14
The Doctor behind the Commander in Chief
A former White House physician reveals the medical realities of caring for the president of the U.S.
18 min
15
Chris Hadfield’s Fictional Universe Is Rooted i...
Astronaut-turned-author Chris Hadfield discusses his new thriller Final Orbit, which weaves real cold war history, space race geopolitics and firsthand experience into a gripping work of fiction.
9 min
16
Enceladus’s Alien Ocean, Ancient Fungi and the ...
Your Monday News Roundup
8 min
17
Enter One of the World’s Quietest Rooms
Anechoic Chamber at Nokia Bell Labs Reveals the Hidden Sounds of Your Body
18 min
18
What’s Driving Experts Away from the CDC?
The former director of a CDC center reveals how political ideology is undermining science, threatening vaccine policy and endangering public health across the U.S.
15 min
19
Tylenol and Autism, a Shark Threesome and a Typ...
The Food and Drug Administration plans to update the safety label for acetaminophen products, and the strongest storm on Earth this year struck several countries in East and Southeast Asia.
11 min
20
The Dead Composer Whose ‘Brain’ Still Makes Music
A museum exhibit in Australia lets visitors hear music generated by brain cells derived from the blood of a dead composer.
24 min
21
Mary Roach on the Science of Swapping Human Parts
How Hard is it to Replace a Body Part, Anyway?
9 min
22
Vaccine Shakeups, Brain Injury Warnings and Bo...
A revamped CDC advisory committee faces vaccine debates, studies reveal brain changes in athletes, and climate change drives deadly heat waves across Europe.
9 min
23
Algorithmic Social Media Is Driving New Slang
“Etymology Nerd” Adam Aleksic Goes Deep on Internet Slang
25 min
24
The Role Our Microbiome Plays In Our ‘Gut Feeli...
Scientists are uncovering how your gut might be shaping your thoughts, feelings and cravings.
12 min
25
Kissing Bugs, Koalas and Clues to Life on Mars
Kissing bugs are creeping across the U.S.—and they’re bringing Chagas disease with them.
8 min