Here are some brief reports about science and technology from all over, including one from Antarctica about how there’s something funny about penguin poop.
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Slime molds, Pompeii and alien consciousness with Annalee Newitz
In this episode of Science Quickly, science journalist and science-fiction author Annalee Newitz discusses their novel A Wall Is Also a Road, a story about a graduate student who also happens to be a conscious slime mold alien. The slime mold, named Gardenpath, has decided to stu ... Show More
20m 9s
Oct 20
Cover Story: Escaping the Infinite Scroll
How much screen time is too much? In this episode of Science Quickly, Scientific American associate editor Allison Parshall reads her November cover story, “Escaping the Infinite Scroll.” In the story, she explores the growing debate over screen addiction and problematic social m ... Show More
29m 32s
Oct 19
Bee stingers, plastic risks and ovarian surprises
In this episode of Science Quickly: a surprising discovery about postmenopausal ovaries, new evidence that microplastics may harm cells through their physical structure, the secret mechanics of honeybee stingers and a cyberattack that spoiled food in hundreds of supermarkets. Cat ... Show More
9m 58s
Sep 2024
Sound Of Science | Band Ads
Stephen Colbert brings you the latest science stories from the world of science in his science-focused segment, The Sound of Science. Next, you may be surprised to find out that members of The Late Show Band have been moonlighting in other industries. Find out what Louis Cato, Nê ... Show More
10m 53s