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Science Quickly

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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 episode of Science Quickly, we dive into Google DeepMind’s new artificial intelligence model AlphaGenome, which could help researchers better understand how noncoding DNA shapes gene expression. We also look at how doctors pulled off a medica... more

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Recent Guests

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
Katy Milkman
Behavioral economist at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and author of How to Change
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: How to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
Adam Aleksic
A linguist and content creator known as the Etymology Nerd and author of AlgoSpeak.
Episode: ENCORE: Algorithmic Social Media Is Driving New Slang
Wendy Zukerman
Host of the hit podcast Science Versus
Science Versus
Episode: ENCORE: Understanding the Science of ‘Squirting’
Priya Rajarapu
Assistant Professor and Christmas Tree Extension Specialist
Oregon State University
Episode: The Quest for Climate-Ready Christmas Trees
Dana Jones
Executive Director for Volunteer Organization, Hawaiian Monk Seal Preservation at HANA
Episode: The Hidden Voices of Monk Seals
Kirby Parnell
PhD candidate at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, involved in the Marine Mammal Research Program
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Episode: The Hidden Voices of Monk Seals

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 States18 days 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 States18 days 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 States10 months 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
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    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.
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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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The quest for Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA
Q: Could the techniques you're developing help authenticate other pieces of art?
Roby affirms that this is a goal, emphasizing the need for further data collection to build a comprehensive database that could support future authentication efforts.
The quest for Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA
Q: What kind of advances have you made along the way?
Roby discusses experimenting with different sampling techniques and methods to gather DNA from historical artworks, stating that they learned about how to minimize damage while maximizing information recovery.
The quest for Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA
Q: What was it like doing the swabbing of the Holy Child artwork, and what have you learned?
Roby explains that they focused on handling the corners of the artwork for sampling, which is different from traditional forensic approaches, highlighting the significance of techniques used in this context.
The quest for Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about the Leonardo da Vinci DNA project, like how it began, and especially what your role has been?
Rhonda Roby shares that the project is a large collaboration of experts from various fields and that her role has involved contributing expertise in forensic science and working on family history related to da Vinci.
What is consciousness, really?
Q: Can we create a network that is conscious based on the Integrated Information Theory?
Yes and no; it suggests that if consciousness is about information, then a computer chip could be conscious, although most current technology lacks the necessary integration.

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Focusing on a diverse range of scientific topics, this show presents bite-sized episodes that explore recent discoveries, health updates, and various aspects of the ever-evolving world of science. With a mix of interviews and discussions featuring experts from various fields, listeners can expect insights on topics such as mental health, vaccine developments, climate change, and gut health among others. The podcast stands out for its engagement with contemporary scientific issues, making complex subjects accessible and relevant to a broad audience, while also raising awareness of critical health and environmental issues.

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2. Eric Decker
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4. Katy Milkman
5. Adam Aleksic
6. Wendy Zukerman
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8. Dana Jones

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