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Science, Quickly
Tune in every week for quick, fascinating new developments and dives in the world of science.
Tune in every week for quick, fascinating new developments and dives in the world of science.
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Will the Amazon Help Save the Planet?
Years in the making, a project in the Amazon rain forest is finally set to determine whether a rise in carbon dioxide could save one of the world’s largest carbon sinks.
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22 Apr 2024
15 MINS
15:21
22 Apr 2024
Do Sperm Whales Have Culture?
These marine mammals are very hard to observe, but in the past two decades the roughly 20 or so people in the world who study sperm whales have found some compelling evidence of culture among them.
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15 Apr 2024
10 MINS
10:22
15 Apr 2024
Measles Is Back, and That’s Scary
Today we’re going to look at how [measles] (https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-to-know-about-measles-outbreaks-in-the-u-s/) —a disease that was practically eliminated in the U.S.—has resurged in recent months, because people basically forgot how bad it was and got complacent about vaccines.
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12 Apr 2024
10 MINS
10:11
12 Apr 2024
Did the Eclipse Give You the Amateur Astronomy Bug? Here’s How to Get Started
Dr. [Chanda Prescod-Weinstein] (https://chanda.science/) is a professional astronomer—with a passion for amateur astrophotography—and she's here to offer tips and tricks for want to get into capturing the night sky.
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10 Apr 2024
16 MINS
16:29
10 Apr 2024
A Veteran Eclipse Chaser Explains the Thrill of Totality
The feeling of a total solar eclipse is intense, and the sights, sensations and emotions can overwhelm you even if you think you know what's coming. And we sat down with Kate Russo, a psychologist, author and Eclipse Chaser, who's seen 13 total solar eclipses over the last 25 years, to talk about what to expect.
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08 Apr 2024
06 MINS
06:29
08 Apr 2024
Three Times Eclipses Eclipsed Previous Science
From the discovery of new elements to the testing of novel theories of gravity, solar eclipses have helped spark scientific progress for centuries.
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05 Apr 2024
18 MINS
18:08
05 Apr 2024
Humans Find Total Eclipses Startling. What About a Komodo Dragon?
Eclipses can affect animals, and biologists are preparing to see what happens during totality on April 8.
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03 Apr 2024
11 MINS
11:01
03 Apr 2024
Inside the Race to Protect Artists from Artificial Intelligence
AI-generated art is creating new ethical issues—and competition—for digital artists. Nightshade and Glaze are two tools helping creators fight back.
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01 Apr 2024
12 MINS
12:30
01 Apr 2024