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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Apr 2, 2015 • 3min
Outdoor Exercise Worth Some Air Pollution Risk
A Danish study of over 50,000 adults reveals that exercising in polluted areas may not negate the health benefits of physical activity. Despite urban air pollution in Copenhagen, regular exercise still lowers the risk of death over a 17-year period.
Apr 1, 2015 • 3min
Diabetics Benefit by Biggest Meal Early
Study shows diabetics benefit from eating a big breakfast and small dinner for better glucose control.
Mar 30, 2015 • 3min
Donate Your Health Data to Medical Science
Learn about projects that allow individuals to share their genetic and health data for medical research, and the importance of expanding databases for disease understanding and treatment development.
Mar 26, 2015 • 3min
African-American Longevity Suffered after Great Migration
Exploring the impact of the Great Migration on African-American longevity, revealing lower life expectancy despite improved economic opportunities.
Mar 25, 2015 • 3min
Enceladus Might Be a Methane Hotspot
This podcast explores the potential of Saturn's moon, Enceladus, as a habitat for extraterrestrial life based on the surprising amount of methane detected by NASA's Cassini spacecraft.
Mar 24, 2015 • 3min
Malaria Parasite Attracts Mosquitoes with Perfume
The podcast discusses how the Malaria parasite attracts mosquitoes with pine-and-lemon-scented chemicals, exploring the potential for a breathalyzer test for malaria using scent molecules.
Mar 23, 2015 • 3min
See Movement Better by Bicarb
Lab tests show that bicarbonate enhances rod cell activity in the retina, improving detection of movement and potentially benefiting vision during heavy exercise by maintaining blood pH.
Mar 20, 2015 • 3min
Teotihuacán's Social Tensions Contributed to Its Fall
The podcast delves into the social tensions that led to the fall of Teotihuacán, highlighting the impact of volcanic eruptions on migration patterns and competition among diverse migrant groups, as well as the influence of ruling elites and raw material control through paleopathology, nutritional status, and DNA analysis.
Mar 19, 2015 • 3min
Music’s Physiological Effects Transcend Culture
Discover how people from different cultures react similarly to music, as shown in a study comparing Canadians and Pygmies. Learn how universal psychophysiological responses to music can transcend cultural differences.
Mar 19, 2015 • 3min
That's What Ya Call a 4-Star Planet
Astronomers discover a planet in a quadruple-star system, making it the second of its kind found. The planet is uninhabitable due to extreme heat and composition, despite the sci-fi-like nature of the system.
