Science Quickly

Researchers discovered the remains of an ancient river system below the Sahara desert sands using satellite sensors. The findings showcase the area's shift from lush grasslands to a dry desert environment.

Discover how stimulating the 'taste cortex' tricked mice into tasting sweet or bitter substances without using their tongues. Explore the origins of taste sensations and how the brain processes different tastes. The podcast suggests that our taste preferences may be innate.

Urban food foraging trend discussed, study finds healthful fruits in cities, lower lead levels than safe drinking water

Female mice are found to vocalize during courtship, challenging the belief that only males sing. Researcher reveals that both male and female mice use vocalizations to attract mates.

The podcast explores the connection between taste, smell, and breathing. It discusses how breathing affects our ability to taste food and how breathing smoothly enhances flavor delivery to the nasal cavity.

Discover how the small galaxy Leo P defies the odds by producing new stars despite its size and the challenges faced by small galaxies.

Howler monkeys with larger testicles make less noise. The size of a bone called the hyoid affects the quality of their calls. There is a tradeoff between deeper calls and sperm production.

Stone Age pottery in the Mediterranean reveals early humans were keeping honeybees 9,000 years ago, providing insights into the beginnings of bee domestication and its impact on human societies.

Engineers at Caltech discovered that for sand dunes to produce sound they need a dry layer on top that amplifies internal frequencies during sand movement. Learn about the fascinating study of singing sand dunes in California, where researchers uncover how the dunes' composition traps and amplifies frequencies to produce a unique musical sound resembling various instruments.

Trained musicians have better synchronization of brain rhythms to music than amateurs, exploring the impact of musical training on the brain's ability to synchronize with musical sequences.