In this episode of Science Quickly, we explore what research reveals about polyamory, how multipartner relationships actually function and why communication and consent are central to making them work. Anthropologist Rebecca J. Lester helps break down common myths, highlight the ethics at the core of polyamory and shares insights that can strengthen any rela ... Show More
Feb 23
New dino, vaccine shake-ups, dirty air risks
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 that ties air pollution to hi ... Show More
11m 16s
Feb 20
The surprising enigma of slippery ice
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 trying to figure out why ice i ... Show More
15m 41s
Jan 2021
Why do cornstarch and water do that thing?
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<p>It's one of life's most head-scratchy questions, and one of the most popular chemistry mysteries for youtubers. So let's get to the bottom of this crazy, shape-shifting substance, and finally find out why cornstarch and water do that thing!</p>
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32m 44s
Feb 2025
Getting malaria on purpose
Dylan got malaria on purpose. And he thinks you should, too.
Guest: Dylan Matthews, senior correspondent at Vox’s Future Perfect
This episode was made in partnership with Vox’s Future Perfect team.
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26m 24s
Jul 2023
Top Ways To Stay Cool (The Bird Pee Technique)
<p>Top ways animals stay cool in the heat, your results may vary! From gular fluttering to a stinky cool down method, bee fans and mucus cocoons, there are all sorts of ways to stay chill in the summer heat! </p> <p><strong>Guests:</strong> Ella Hubber, Tom Lum, and Caroline Rope ... Show More
1 h
<p><strong>#011 Rebroadcast</strong></p>
<p>Why is honey sticky but salt isn’t? What’s the difference between things that <em>stick</em> and things that just <em>feel</em> sticky? In this episode, Melissa and Jam dive into the chemistry behind adhesion, cohesion, and the forces t ... Show More
