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Science Quickly

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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Science Quickly episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Science Quickly for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Science Quickly episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Science Quickly - These Invasive Ants Are Changing How Lions Hunt
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03/08/24 • 11 min

On the African savanna, a single invasive ant species has upset the delicate balance between predator and prey.

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Science Quickly - 4/20 Traffic Accidents Claim Curbed
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04/20/19 • 4 min

A deeper data dive calls into question a 2018 study that found a spike in fatal traffic accidents apparently related to marijuana consumption on this date.

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In this week’s news roundup, we present the latest from the skies and the pillbox. The Hubble Space Telescope is limping along, operating with just one gyroscope to preserve its research capabilities. China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe is sending back the first ever samples from the far side of the moon. Plus, there are exciting advancements in the world of pharmaceuticals, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsing a “morning-after pill” for STIs and artificial intelligence discovering potential novel antibiotics.

E-mail us at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments or ideas for stories we should cover!

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Science Quickly is produced by Rachel Feltman, Kelso Harper, Carin Leong, Madison Goldberg and Jeff DelViscio. This episode was hosted by Kelso Harper. Our show is edited by Elah Feder, Alexa Lim, Madison Goldberg and Anaissa Ruiz Tejada, with fact-checking by Shayna Posses and Aaron Shattuck. The theme music was composed by Dominic Smith.

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Science Quickly - A New Type of Heart Disease is on the Rise
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12/11/23 • 7 min

Problems with the heart, kidneys and metabolic health are all connected
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Science Quickly - Play Helped Dogs Be Our Best Friends
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10/13/20 • 4 min

The ancestors of today’s dogs already exhibited some playfulness, which became a key trait during domestication.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Science Quickly have?

Science Quickly currently has 2219 episodes available.

What topics does Science Quickly cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Science Quickly?

The episode title 'والاس سابين..الأب الروحي لعلم الصوتيات المعمارية' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Science Quickly?

The average episode length on Science Quickly is 6 minutes.

How often are episodes of Science Quickly released?

Episodes of Science Quickly are typically released every 1 day, 4 hours.

When was the first episode of Science Quickly?

The first episode of Science Quickly was released on Jun 4, 2014.

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