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Science Quickly

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Alcohol Intoxication
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Quantum Computing
Ufos
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Moderate Drinking
Holiday Drinking
Alcohol Consumption
Health Risks Of Drinking
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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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In this Science Quickly news roundup, we look at the Food and Drug Administration’s surprising change of heart on reviewing Moderna’s mRNA flu shot, a promising new inhaled vaccine that could fight multiple respiratory bugs at once and fresh research... more

Many of the events in the Winter Olympics involve some sort of sliding or slipping on ice—in a skillful, controlled way. Those moves often seem effortless, but the physics behind what makes them possible is messy. For centuries, scientists have been ... more

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In this episode of Science Quickly, multimedia journalist Meghan McDonough explores how emerging artificial-intelligence‑powered “smart home” tools are helping people with Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions that cause dementia stay safer at hom... more

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In this episode of Science Quickly, we unpack the Trump administration’s move to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s “endangerment finding” and its effect on the future of U.S. climate policy. We also look at why this winter has felt brutall... more

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Recent Guests

Matilda Brindle
Evolutionary biologist at the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: The evolutionary riddle of the kiss
Kate Yablunovsky
Russian dialect coach for the TV show Heated Rivalry
Episode: How Heated Rivalry nailed its Russian
Robert Bastian
Otolaryngologist and expert in treating retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction
Episode: The curious case of the nonburpers
Katie Hafner
Co-executive producer and host of Lost Women of Science
Lost Women of Science
Episode: The hidden genius behind nonreflective glass
Sofia Quaglia
Freelance science journalist
Episode: Want to smell more attractive? Try these foods
Lee Billings
Senior Desk Editor for Physical Science at SIAM
SIAM
Episode: A historic moon mission, AI that helps restore stroke patients’ voice and the oldest cave art ever found
Amy Westervelt
Climate reporter and executive editor of the Multimedia Climate Reporting Project, DRILD
Episode: How Venezuela’s Heavy Crude Shapes Climate Risks
Eric Decker
Professor at the Center for Agriculture of Food and the Environment at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Episode: The Great Seed Oil Panic
Bethany Brookshire
Freelance journalist who has extensively covered GLP-1 medications.
Episode: Weighing the Good and Bad of Weight-Loss Drugs

Hosts

Kendra Pierre-Louis
Host for previous episodes and interim host while Rachel Feltman is on parental leave, Kendra brings a background in science journalism to the discussions.
Rachel Feltman
Host known for her engaging discussions on a variety of scientific topics, bringing her expertise in science journalism to present relevant health and science news.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • 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 Statesa month 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
    1
    ihatenicknames99
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love it!

    Super informative and educational podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HuiHsuan
    Taiwan10 months 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CeceD.
    United Statesa year ago
  • リスニング

    東京外大のリスニング問題で採用されている

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    日本国民‘
    Japana year ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative and concise nature of the episodes, describing the content as highly educational and engaging.
The podcast is valued for its ability to present complex scientific subjects in a way that is accessible and interesting to a general audience.
The delivery and variety of topics are frequently praised, indicating a strong interest in science without feeling overwhelmed.
Some criticisms exist regarding perceived political commentary in the content, suggesting a divide among listeners about the direction of discussions and topics covered.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Heated Rivalry nailed its Russian
Q: What tips do you have for language learners who aren't in a position to hire a dialect coach?
Language learners should focus on listening to pronunciation, understanding mouth movements, and practicing consistently to find the right sounds.
How Heated Rivalry nailed its Russian
Q: What was the challenge that you were presented with when you started working on Heated Rivalry?
The challenge was the amount of Russian that American actor Connor Storrie had to learn in a short time frame before filming began.
How Heated Rivalry nailed its Russian
Q: What are some of the hardest sounds in Russian for English speakers to pick up?
Vowel sounds, particularly ones that merge consonants with vowels, present challenges for English speakers learning Russian.
The evolutionary riddle of the kiss
Q: What is the benefit of looking at kissing in apes and in other primates besides human?
Brindle explains that comparing species gives a clearer picture of the evolutionary history of traits like kissing, showing that such behaviors likely originated from common ancestors.
The evolutionary riddle of the kiss
Q: How did you get interested in the subject of kissing?
Matilda Brindle expresses that kissing is prevalent in both culture and among other primates, prompting her interest in its evolutionary history.

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2. Kate Yablunovsky
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