Science Quickly

Discover the privacy consequences of giving apps access to your phone's address book and the creation of shadow profiles in social networks. Learn how personal information of contacts can be used and how relationships between non-users can be predicted using data from defunct sites.

A new device called the Textalyzer is designed to detect if drivers have been texting while driving, sparking legal and privacy debates. Larry Greenemeier delves into the implications of this technology in the fight against distracted driving.

Polar bears are facing challenges due to melting sea ice, forcing them to walk farther to find food and impacting their hunting abilities.

The podcast discusses the reaction of western fence lizards to different colored clothing, finding that they are more spooked by red and gray shirts than blue ones, possibly due to their own blue bellies.

Researchers develop algorithm to differentiate Twitter bots from humans, except for accounts with over 10 million followers. Humans receive more likes and retweets compared to bots on Twitter.

Lizards survive extreme winter storm and adapt to colder temperatures, possibly due to genetic similarities with cold-resistant lizards. However, long-term genetic variations may occur.

The podcast discusses the benefits of the Mediterranean diet for preventing heart attacks and strokes, particularly for those who are well-off or have a higher level of education. It presents a study highlighting the reduced risks of cardiovascular diseases for individuals who closely follow this heart-healthy diet.

Humans have the ability to recognize emotional intensity in animal vocalizations, according to a new study. This universal ability helps humans identify warnings and attraction signals from other species.

Discover how the North American walnut sphinx caterpillar mimics bird calls to startle birds and avoid becoming a meal. Listen in as Christopher Intagliata delves into the clever defense mechanisms these caterpillars use for survival

Spending money on saving time can increase life satisfaction and reduce stress. Buying time can improve mood and decrease anxiety.