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Science Quickly

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Public Health
Covid-19
Consciousness
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Conservation
Mental Health
Squirting
Wild Turkeys
Asteroid 2024 YR4
Artemis II
Generative AI
Microplastics
Environmental Protection Agency
Glp-1 Drugs

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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From the mystery of why elevator waits feel endless to the surprisingly tricky problem of splitting a pizza (or even a sandwich) fairly, this episode explores how math shapes everyday experiences in ways you might not expect. Host Rachel Feltman talk... more

In this episode of Science Quickly, host Rachel Feltman and Scientific American senior desk editor for health and medicine Tanya Lewis break down the fast-growing Ebola outbreak—caused by a viral species with no approved vaccine—in the Democratic Rep... more

In this episode of Science Quickly, author Vanessa Chang discusses her book The Body Digital: A Brief History of Humans and Machines from Cuckoo Clocks to ChatGPT. The book explores how technologies—from handwriting to smartphones and AI—don’t just e... more

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In this episode of Science Quickly, host Rachel Feltman interviews leading thinker Jeremy Lent about his latest book Ecocivilization: Making a World That Works for All, which challenges the idea that humans are inherently selfish. Lent emphasizes our... more

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Recent Guests

Vanessa Chang
Director of Programs at Leonardo, the International Society for the Arts, Sciences, and Technology
Leonardo
Episode: You think you’re using your phone. It’s using you back
Jeremy Lent
Author, founder of the Deep Transformation Network
Deep Transformation Network
Episode: Can we build a world that works for all?
Almira Osmanovic Thunström
Researcher at the University of Gothenburg and Sörensen University Hospital, Center for Digital Health and Chalmers Industrietechnik
University of Gothenburg; Sörenska University Hospital
Episode: The fake disease that fooled AI
Robin George Andrews
Volcanologist and science journalist; author of a feature in Scientific American about nuclear power on the moon
Scientific American
Episode: Nukes on the moon?
Andrea Gawrylewski
SciAm chief newsletter editor
Scientific American
Episode: Hantavirus update, PCOS name change, ‘cheeky’ fish behavior
Kemi Doll
Professor in the University of Washington School of Medicine's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; director of the university's gynecological research and cancer equity center
University of Washington
Episode: Why Black women face a silent health crisis
Bethany Brookshire
Science journalist, author of a recent story on protein
Siam (science journalism outlet referenced in the episode)
Episode: Do you actually need more protein? What the science says
Andrea Garlaski
Science Chief Newsletter Editor
Scientific American
Episode: Hantavirus at sea, microplastics, and the Alaska tsunami mystery
Tanya Lewis
SIAM's Senior Desk Editor for Health and Medicine
Scientific American / SIAM
Episode: Hantavirus at sea, microplastics, and the Alaska tsunami mystery

Host

Rachel Feltman
Host combining scientific rigor with accessible storytelling

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
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    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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    United States5 months ago
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    Let’s not let Amy Westervelt speak on the podcast. She sounds like a 14-year-old - her voice is intensely annoying.

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  • Love it!

    Super informative and educational podcast.

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    HuiHsuan
    Taiwana year ago
  • Colonoscopy

    I’ve had several colonoscopies and Rachel and her guest gave the best advice I’ve heard for prep and what to expect. Everyone who fits the patient profile should have this procedure and I hope it is available for you.

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    United Statesa year ago
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Guests are well-chosen and bring strong expertise to explain complex topics.
Listeners praise clarity and energy in delivering science news in compact, digestible bites.
Feedback is mixed on pacing and conversational style, with some wanting more traditional science reporting.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Nukes on the moon?
Q: Nuclear power on the moon might kind of be inevitable. Could you tell us more about that?
The moon's lack of atmosphere and long lunar nights make solar power unreliable in many regions, so nuclear power offers a compact, long-lasting energy source that could support bases, rovers, greenhouses, and scientific instruments, with the caveat that safety and heat management are critical and timelines are aspirational.
Hantavirus update, PCOS name change, ‘cheeky’ fish behavior
Q: So how have things changed with regard to hantavirus since we last spoke?
There are more confirmed or suspected cases on the ship, with limited evidence of wider spread so far; quarantine facilities with HEPA filtration and negative pressure are in use, and authorities anticipate possible additional cases due to long incubation, while overall risk remains relatively contained.
Can we build a world that works for all?
Q: Tell me a little bit about your new book. You say you aim to change the operating system of the entire world. Why don't we start with what's wrong with our current operating system?
The current operating system is rooted in the rise of modernism and a mechanistic view of nature, which separated humans from life and justified extraction. This has led to a wealth-pump economy, colonial legacies, and a disconnection between science and wisdom traditions. My book argues for an interconnected, regenerative approach that aligns with our evolved humanity and values, offering pathways to a world where all beings can flourish.
You think you’re using your phone. It’s using you back
Q: What is the core idea about how our bodies interact with technology according to your book?
Technology is not just a tool; it continuously disciplines and shapes our embodied habits, from handwriting and typing to how we move through spaces and perceive time, which in turn influences culture and identity.
The fake disease that fooled AI
Q: Did anything surprise you about how this played out or did it proceed as you expected?
Yes, it surprised her that preprints and blogs were picked up by models as seriously as peer-reviewed content, and that a non-existent university and clearly fake funding could still influence the model's perceptions, revealing weaknesses in purification and source trust.

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