Science Quickly

A study shows that learning detailed navigation information causes the brain to grow and improves spatial skills in young adults playing a driving simulation game.

Arctic sea ice melt leads to changes in the Arctic underwater ecology, with humpbacks and killer whales staying north later in the year; biologist and oceanographer Kate Stafford and her team record the sounds of bowhead whales and bearded seals to study wildlife behavior and the impact of Arctic ice retreat.

Researchers develop a call that mimics the citrus psyllid's mating song to combat citrus greening disease by disrupting the mating process of the insect using a decoy female call and flypaper traps.

Scientists report a spike in methane plumes along the Northwest coast, indicating the availability of submerged frozen methane. This discovery has potential ecological impacts and implications for climate change.

Discover how exposure to culturally-disfluent situations can improve cognitive reasoning and reduce impulsive behavior, according to a study. Find out why encountering unfamiliar cultural situations stimulates the brain and helps reduce impulse purchases and overeating.

The podcast discusses how declining whale populations have disrupted ocean nutrient cycling, affecting the transportation of essential nutrients from the deep ocean to the surface. It emphasizes the consequences of this decline and the need to restore whale populations for a healthy nutrient cycle.

Researchers have discovered that runoff from roads and parking lots in urban areas is harming coho salmon, leading to their premature death. They suggest filtering stormwater through soil to protect the salmon population.

Industry leaders and members of Congress discuss the importance of investing in basic research to support innovation and benefit the economy and global competitiveness

A study shows that watching Law & Order improves understanding of sexual consent and reduces acceptance of rape myths among college students, while shows like NCIS and CSI have a lesser impact.

Learn how beet juice, with its nitrates, can help the body produce nitric oxide to improve blood vessel function at high altitudes. While beet juice does show promise, acclimatization is still key for optimal performance.