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Science Quickly

Scientific American
Climate Change
Artificial Intelligence
Scientific American
NASA
Consciousness
Public Health
Covid-19
Vaccines
Conservation
Mental Health
Measles
Squirting
Wild Turkeys
Artemis II
Generative AI
Glp-1 Drugs
Cancer
Large Language Models
Hurricane Forecasting
Microbiome

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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A small clinical trial suggests that psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, may help some people with anorexia when combined with intensive therapy. Science Quickly host Rachel Feltman speaks with health journalist Alexandra Pattill... more

Astrophysicist, folklorist and author Moiya McTier joins Science Quickly to discuss her new book Mothers of Invention, a sweeping look at the history of human creativity. From the Greek muses and the invention of writing to the rise of generative art... more

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In this episode of Science Quickly, we explore the awe of a rare total solar eclipse, examine renewed controversy around childhood vaccines, look at the aftermath of Colombia’s major earthquake and unpack the latest evidence on coffee’s health benefi... more

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In this episode of Science Quickly, we meet Jakob Jordan, an autistic performer with apraxia, who stars in the groundbreaking opera Sensorium Ex. Host Rachel Feltman talks with Jordan, composer Paola Prestini and New York University researcher Luke D... more

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Recent Guests

Jakob Jordan
Young man with autism and apraxia who starred in Sensorium Ex
Sensorium AI project / Vision into Art
Episode: How AI helped a nonspeaking opera star find his voice
Luke DuBois
New York University Professor who developed Jakob's AI speech synthesis device
New York University
Episode: How AI helped a nonspeaking opera star find his voice
Paola Prestini
Composer who wrote the opera Sensorium Ex
Vision into Art / Sensorium AI
Episode: How AI helped a nonspeaking opera star find his voice
Julie Sando
Jakob's communication partner, provides text-based responses
Communication partner
Episode: How AI helped a nonspeaking opera star find his voice
Adam Kovac
Breaking news reporter at Scientific American
Scientific American
Episode: Is Gen Z making smoking cool again?
Simone Giertz
Inventor and YouTuber known for building humorous, imperfect robots
Independent creator
Episode: Getting to YouTube science stardom by building $#!%ty robots
Adam Kovach
Scientific American breaking news reporter
Scientific American
Episode: Explosive diarrhea, ‘protein maxxing’ and the science of burnout
Andrea Garlaski
Chief Newsletter Editor at Scientific American
Scientific American
Episode: Explosive diarrhea, ‘protein maxxing’ and the science of burnout
Craig Fehrman
Journalist and historian, author of This Vast Enterprise
Author, This Vast Enterprise
Episode: Lewis, Clark and America’s first great science mission

Host

Rachel Feltman
Host of the show; Scientific American/Science Quickly

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • 挺好的一个节目

    就是有的单集播放不了是为啥

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    WPJ0206
    China2 months ago
  • Too much politics

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    ginntonic
    2 months ago
  • Oil

    quote: the reality of a rapidly warming planet—and what rising seas “ In my 69 years on this planet, that is not true.

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    Gutfeld Fan
    United States7 months ago
  • Amy Westervelt - no

    Let’s not let Amy Westervelt speak on the podcast. She sounds like a 14-year-old - her voice is intensely annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
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    ihatenicknames99
    United States7 months ago
  • Love it!

    Super informative and educational podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HuiHsuan
    Taiwana year ago

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A moon crash, water hacks and a new mRNA flu shot
Q: But we didn't actually see it happen in real time. Could you explain why that is?
Astronomers aimed to observe the impact with real-time instruments, but the collision occurred at the moon's limb, making the bright light hard to detect from Earth; measurements came from observatories and instruments afterward to confirm the event.
Could humans learn to speak in music?
Q: What would it take for a human to learn and understand Rocky's language?
The guest suggested that while learning might be possible for some, it would be challenging for many because it relies on relative pitch and a reduced lexicon, with a learning curve that depends on long-term exposure and experience with the rhythm and tonal contours.
How AI helped a nonspeaking opera star find his voice
Q: Jakob, how did you first become aware of and involved with the project?
A casting director reached out and offered me auditions; I got both, which sparked my interest and led to my involvement in the opera and the AI-driven vocal system.
Lewis, Clark and America’s first great science mission
Q: How do you approach the gaps in the historical record when writing about a largely undocumented or underrepresented group like Sacajawea?
I treat those gaps as active spaces for inquiry, using multiple sources, native oral histories, and cross-checking with journals to infer emotions and motivations while clearly signaling where interpretation is necessary, so the reader can understand what is known and what is inferred.
Lewis, Clark and America’s first great science mission
Q: Hello Craig, thank you so much for talking with me today about This Vast Enterprise. What was the most surprising thing you learned while researching the book?
The most surprising finding was how central York and Sacajawea really were to the expedition's story, and how their voices and experiences have been consistently downplayed in standard histories, which made the research process even more rewarding and the storytelling more challenging.

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Bite-size science show that surfaces accessible, data-driven science across a wide range of topics, from public health and biology to space, technology, and culture. Episodes balance concise updates with deep dives into how science affects daily life, policy, and society, often featuring researchers, editors, and industry experts. Notable strengths include clear explanations of complex topics, a steady stream of timely topics, and a guest roster that spans academia, journalism, and science communication. This mix makes it a good fit for listeners who want quick but credible science context, and for potential guests who bring data, curiosity, and an ability to translate science for broad audiences.

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