In this episode of Science Quickly, Kendra Pierre-Louis and SciAm reporter Joe Howlett explore a new math challenge designed to test whether today’s AI models can truly tackle cutting‑edge proofs. They break down how the experiment works, what early results say about AI’s mathematical abilities and why researchers are still debating whether these tools are r ... Show More
Mar 23
Heat dome, legal win for vaccines, lead-tainted clothes
In this episode of Science Quickly, Andrea Thompson, senior desk editor for life sciences at Scientific American, joins host Kendra Pierre-Louis to discuss the recent heat wave in parts of the U.S. We’ll also dive into a recent district court ruling against a decision by the Trum ... Show More
11m 49s
Mar 18
GLP-1 drugs are entering a new chapter
In this episode of Science Quickly, Scientific American’s associate health editor Lauren Young joins host Kendra Pierre-Louis to talk about how the story of GLP‑1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro is evolving. We trace GLP-1s’ origins as type 2 diabetes treatments, their ... Show More
15m 39s
Jan 2021
Why do cornstarch and water do that thing?
<p><strong>#078</strong></p>
<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
