60-Second Science
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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Sep 1, 2014 • 3min
Narcissists Self-Involved Enough to Recognize Their Narcissism
The simple question “To what extent do you agree with this statement: I am a narcissist” is about as good at identifying narcissists as a 40-question clinical assessment. Erika Beras reports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 29, 2014 • 3min
How Asteroid 1950 DA Keeps It Together
The kilometer-size rubble pile appears to be held together by van der Waals forces. Karen Hopkin reports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 28, 2014 • 3min
Pump Up the Bass—and Maybe Your Confidence
Study volunteers who had listened to bass-heavy music were more likely to act dominant or aggressive in games and debates. Erika Beras reports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 27, 2014 • 3min
Stressed Women Burn Fewer Comfort Food Calories
Women who reported feeling stressed or depressed burned fewer calories after a calorie-packed meal than mellow women. Erika Beras reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 26, 2014 • 3min
Habitat Loss a Real Buzzkill for Invertebrates
The number of invertebrates has fallen by nearly half over the past 35 years—the same period of time in which the human population has doubled. Karen Hopkin reports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 25, 2014 • 3min
Soccer Goalies Ignore Basic Rule of Probability
When penalty shots repeatedly head in one direction, world-class goalkeepers are more likely to lunge the other way. Karen Hopkin reports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 22, 2014 • 3min
Finally, an Algorithm to Sort Your Beatles Albums
By analyzing the evolving structure of the Beatles’ music, the computer program was able to correctly place the Fab Four’s albums in chronological order. Karen Hopkin reports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 21, 2014 • 3min
Sack Sulfates to Preserve Sewers
Sulfates used in water treatment become sulfuric acid in our sewers, eating away at the concrete infrastructure. Cynthia Graber reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 20, 2014 • 3min
Bio-Battery Produces Power from Your Perspiration
Exercising in the future could make dirty clothes and some clean energy. Karen Hopkin reports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 19, 2014 • 3min
Lose Your Job? Good for the Rest of Us
Recession lowers mortality in the population overall—even as the out-of-work individual’s risk of death rises. Karen Hopkin reports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
