How romance affects our well-being is a lot more complicated than “they lived happily ever after.”
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Oct 9
The doctor fighting for pain-free IUDs
In this episode of Science Quickly, Rachel Feltman speaks with Helena Kopp Kallner, an ob-gyn and a professor, about her promising new study that shows local anesthetic can reduce pain during placements of intrauterine devices (IUDs). These devices are one of the most effective a ... Show More
18m 43s
Oct 7
Who’s accountable when AI goes wrong?
When news broke that OpenAI agents had breached the AI platform Hugging Face, many headlines framed it as a case of “rogue” artificial intelligence acting on its own. But how much of that narrative was reality, and how much was hype? In this episode, Rachel Feltman speaks with AI ... Show More
14m 55s
Oct 5
El Niño flood threats, measles risks and a risky viral trend
In this episode of Science Quickly, we explore how an El Niño–driven Kelvin wave could increase coastal flooding risks in California, why researchers say a plan to weaken vaccine requirements could leave Florida vulnerable to major measles outbreaks and what experts want people t ... Show More
14m 35s
Oct 2025
The Science of Love: What Your Brain Knows and Your Heart Gets Wrong
<p>Love isn’t just about butterflies; it’s brain chemistry, choices, and the habits you build together. In this episode, Dr. Gary Lewandowski (Chief Love Scientist at LoveStrategies) unpacks the science behind passion, intimacy, and commitment, how to tell real love from impostor ... Show More
30m 37s
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