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 show.
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Jun 5, 2015 • 4min
"Brainprints" Could Be Future Security ID
Scientists are exploring the use of brain waves as a form of identification, known as 'brainprints'. These unique patterns created by brain activation could potentially provide a more secure way to validate our identities.
Jun 4, 2015 • 3min
Frenzy-Feeding Black Hole Makes Galaxy Most Luminous
A galaxy 12.5 billion light-years away is 300 trillion times brighter than the sun due to its feeding black hole. Astronomers are astonished by the luminosity of the galaxy.
Jun 3, 2015 • 3min
Vaccine Aims at Fly Host of Disease Parasite
A potential vaccine for leishmaniasis targets the sandfly host instead of the parasite itself, providing partial protection against the disease.
Jun 2, 2015 • 4min
Chimps Would "Cook" Food If They Could
Chimps have the cognitive skills for cooking, showing patience without fire. Research suggests cooking may have influenced the common ancestor of humans and chimps.
Jun 1, 2015 • 3min
High Heels Heighten Health Hazard
Emergency room visits for high heel shoe injuries doubled from 2002 to 2012. Learn about the risks and musculoskeletal disorders associated with wearing high heels, as well as the surprising location where most accidents occur.
May 31, 2015 • 3min
Parrotfish Build Islands with Their Poop
Parrotfish play a crucial role in the formation of coral reef islands by creating island-building grade sediment with their waste. Protecting parrotfish populations is essential for the preservation of the Maldives in the face of rising sea levels.
May 29, 2015 • 3min
Blood Pressure Vaccine Lengthens Rat Lives
A DNA-based vaccine can lower blood pressure and improve heart health in rats for up to six months by activating the immune system to produce proteins that counteract angiotensin-2.
May 28, 2015 • 3min
CSI: Middle Pleistocene
Researchers confirm the earliest known homicide dating back 430,000 years ago after discovering human remains with evidence of a lethal blow to the head in a cave in northern Spain.
May 27, 2015 • 3min
Mummy Mavens Unwrap Preservation Methods
Scientists in 1994 made a mummy and have now reverse engineered the process with the help of mummy makers. The podcast explores mummies, ancient embalming techniques, and a study where scientists recreated Egyptian mummification.
May 26, 2015 • 3min
Smart Cane Could Help Blind ID Faces
The podcast discusses the development of high-tech canes for the visually impaired, including a smart cane with obstacle detection and a cane with facial recognition capabilities.
