Science, Quickly

By Scientific American

Tune in every week for quick, fascinating new developments and dives in the world of science.... more

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April 17, 2024 How a New AI Model Helps Volcanic History Rise from the Ashes
Volcano detectives use artificial intelligence to sleuth out ancient secrets in Alaska.
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10min
April 15, 2024 Do Sperm Whales Have Culture?
These marine mammals are very hard to observe, but in the past two decades the roughly 20 or so people in the world who study sperm whales have found some compelling evidence of culture among them.
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11min
April 12, 2024 Measles Is Back, and That’s Scary
Today we’re going to look at how measles—a disease that was practically eliminated in the U.S.—has resurged in recent months, because people basically forgot how bad it was and got complacent about vaccines.
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11min
April 10, 2024 Did the Eclipse Give You the Amateur Astronomy Bug? Here’s How to Get Started
Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein is a professional astronomer—with a passion for amateur astrophotography—and she's here to offer tips and tricks for want to get into capturing the night sky.
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17min
April 08, 2024 A Veteran Eclipse Chaser Explains the Thrill of Totality
The feeling of a total solar eclipse is intense, and the sights, sensations and emotions can overwhelm you even if you think you know what's coming. And we sat down with Kate Russo, a psychologist, author and Eclipse Chaser, who's seen 13 total solar eclipses over the last 25 years, to talk about what to expect.
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7min
April 05, 2024 Three Times Eclipses Eclipsed Previous Science
From the discovery of new elements to the testing of novel theories of gravity, solar eclipses have helped spark scientific progress for centuries.
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19min
April 03, 2024 Humans Find Total Eclipses Startling. What About a Komodo Dragon?
Eclipses can affect animals, and biologists are preparing to see what happens during totality on April 8.
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12min
April 01, 2024 Inside the Race to Protect Artists from Artificial Intelligence
AI-generated art is creating new ethical issues—and competition—for digital artists. Nightshade and Glaze are two tools helping creators fight back.
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13min
March 29, 2024 The Tale of the Snail Slime Wrangler
Mucus is a miracle of evolution, and some researchers are trying to re-create what nature makes naturally.
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12min
March 27, 2024 Mucus Saves Your Life Every Day
The slimy substance is so powerful that doctors once made hog stomach mucus milkshakes to treat ulcers.
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12min

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How many episodes does Science, Quickly have?

The podcast currently has 1,884 episodes available.