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 investigate one of science’s most important questions: Do cats fart? From public health threats to cybersecurity risks to feline flatulence, it’s ... Show More
Nov 5
Could ultrasound interrupt the brain’s addiction loop? [Sponsored]
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 how an experimental, noninvasive focused-ultrasound treatment ... Show More
15m 51s
Nov 4
From tofu to biodiesel: How soybeans dominate America
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 block of yummy tofu or soy milk, but this crop has quietly made i ... Show More
15m 42s
Sep 2023
Scarfing down your food? Here's how to slow down and eat more mindfully
When we scarf down our food, we don't get a chance to properly digest or appreciate it. Lilian Cheung, a mindful eating lecturer at Harvard, shares techniques on how to slow down the pace.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponso ... Show More
15m 14s
Jun 2024
Breathe and Let Time Slow Down (Female Voice) ⛵
Hi, it's Jody.
In this meditation, we will practice slowing down time. By savoring each moment, we can experience life more fully and deeply.
Let's slow down and appreciate the beauty of each second.
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