Science Quickly

The podcast discusses David Biello's book 'The Unnatural World' which explores the concept of the Anthropocene age, humanity's impact on the environment, and the challenges faced in creating a carbon-neutral city.

Discover how a high-fiber diet supports the intestinal mucus barrier and prevents harmful bacteria from breaching the gut lining

The loss of forests worldwide affects the global climate. Forest die-offs can have both negative and positive effects on climate conditions in other areas, emphasizing the need for global forest management in understanding and addressing climate responses.

The podcast discusses the use of environmental DNA to sample marine life, highlighting its potential for identifying fish families and detecting elusive species like the Greenland shark.

A study found that wearing body cameras can significantly reduce complaints against police officers by civilians.

Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health, discusses the future of biomedical research and the impact on health, economy, and American leadership. He also mentions their resignation as a presidential appointee and their plan to continue overseeing their research lab at NIH.

Ebola virus strain in the latest epidemic became more infectious due to a mutation that allows it to enter human cells more easily. Understanding these strains can help in developing therapies and vaccines.

An orangutan named Naung demonstrated the ability to predict his future emotional state by consistently choosing a drink based on his preference for the separate ingredients, suggesting effective forecasting may not be unique to humans.

Biologists found that gun-killed birds have smaller brains than birds that died in other ways, challenging misconceptions about bird intelligence and highlighting the correlation between brain size and escape abilities.

A study finds that being on Facebook is correlated with a lower risk of death, even after controlling for other factors.