Science Quickly

Bite-size science variety show with leading journalists AI summary

Scientific American Visit website › Science · EN · 1999 episodes · latest 2026-11-13

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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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Scientific American, a Division of Springer Nature America, Inc.

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Did I stutter?

2026-11-13 · 20 min

Despite being documented throughout history, there’s surprisingly little research on stuttering. This summer scientists came up with the first consensus guidelines on the condition, and they shed new light on the…
Could this be the strongest El Niño in 1,000 years?

2026-11-11 · 13 min

In this episode of Science Quickly, senior Earth and environment editor Andrea Thompson explains why this year’s El Niño is one of the strongest ever recorded and what that could mean for weather around the world. From…
From Farm Myths to Modern Agriculture [Sponsored]

2026-11-10 · 13 min

Social media is full of claims about how farmers raise and grow food, but how much of it holds up? Michelle Miller, a former Iowa corn and soybean farmer known online as Farm Babe, talks about common agriculture myths,…
Mystery cat farts, measles and malicious cyberattacks

2026-11-09 · 12 min

In this episode of Science Quickly, we cover a tragic measles death that highlights the dangers of declining vaccination rates, examine a wave of cyberattacks that are turning supermarket freezers into heaters and…
What scares the people making AI

2026-11-06 · 28 min

As artificial intelligence becomes woven into daily life, the race to build increasingly powerful systems is only accelerating. In this episode of Science Quickly, tech journalist Kevin Roose discusses the rise of…
Could ultrasound interrupt the brain’s addiction loop? [Sponsored]

2026-11-05 · 16 min

Addiction hijacks the brain’s reward circuitry, and current treatments often struggle to break its grip. In this episode, neuroscientist and neurosurgeon Ali Rezai of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute explains…
From tofu to biodiesel: How soybeans dominate America

2026-11-04 · 16 min

In this episode of Science Quickly, Rachel Feltman speaks with environmental historian Edward Melillo about the tiny soybean, which has come to dominate America’s diet. When you think of soy, you may only picture a…
Ebola surge, AI math shocker and daylight saving time

2026-11-02 · 13 min

In this week’s news roundup, we take a look at what’s happening with the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. Later SciAm editorial fellow Peter Hall joins host Rachel Feltman to discuss recent claims by OpenAI and…
Why we’re still obsessed with vampires

2026-10-30 · 20 min

In this Halloween special episode of Science Quickly, host Rachel Feltman explores why our fascination with vampires refuses to die. We dive into the spooky history of vampires—from tuberculosis outbreaks in the 18th…
Reducing Treatment Burden While Preserving Sight [Sponsored]

2026-10-29 · 13 min

New approaches aim to extend treatment durability and improve long-term vision outcomes in wet AMD. Scientific American Custom Media recently sat down with Dr. Nadia Waheed, Ocular Therapeutix’s chief medical officer,…

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Oldest episode in feed: 06/2014 · over 12 years
Typical length: 7 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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