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Science Quickly
Science Quickly
Scientific American

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

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Valentine’s Day Isn’t Just for Romance—The Science of Deep Friendships

Love isn’t just about romance. This Valentine’s Day, we’re exploring the power of deep nonromantic bonds. Host Rachel Feltman sits... more

14 Feb 2025 · 17 minutes
An Asteroid May Hit Earth in 2032. What Can We Do about It?

The European Space Agency recently announced that the near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 2 percent chance of hitting our... more

12 Feb 2025 · 13 minutes
Microplastics on the Mind, Superstrong Shrimp and Bird Flu Transmission

A subtype of H5N1 bird flu that has been found in cattle for the first time suggests that the virus... more

10 Feb 2025 · 8 minutes
Trump’s Executive Orders Create Confusion for Researchers

The first few weeks of the Trump administration have been marked by chaos and confusion for the nation’s health and... more

07 Feb 2025 · 19 minutes
Avoiding Outrage Fatigue in Overwhelming Times

It’s almost impossible not to feel outraged these days. But overexposure to information that makes us angry can wear us... more

05 Feb 2025 · 8 minutes
Tuberculosis Outbreak, RFK, Jr.’s Confirmation Hearings and Polar Bear Hair

This week we’re recapping Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s confirmation hearings. Highly pathogenic H5N9, a strain of bird flu, was found... more

03 Feb 2025 · 11 minutes
Are You Tired of Feeling Cynical? Hopeful Skepticism Could Be a Way Out

It’s easy to be cynical about the state of the world—even when you’re a researcher who studies empathy and kindness.... more

31 Jan 2025 · 16 minutes
Science Will Stare Directly Into the Sun--And Love It

The sun is in the middle of its solar maximum, the part of its 11-year solar cycle that was responsible... more

29 Jan 2025 · 12 minutes
WHO Withdrawal, Bird Flu Updates and a Link between Fitness and Treatment Outcomes

Executive orders that impact science and health in the U.S. came quickly after the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Tanya... more

27 Jan 2025 · 10 minutes
Combatting Climate Anxiety through Community Science

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the news these days and to fear for the future. What if you could... more

24 Jan 2025 · 14 minutes
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