

Science Quickly
Scientific American
Host Rachel Feltman, alongside leading science and tech journalists, dives into the rich world of scientific discovery in this bite-size science variety show.
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Sep 21, 2016 • 4min
Ancient Biblical Scroll Gets Read While Wrapped
Researchers use high-tech visualization techniques to read an ancient biblical scroll without unrolling it. The scroll is identified as the book of Leviticus, making it the earliest biblical text found inside an ark.

Sep 20, 2016 • 3min
Birch Trees Droop at Night with No Rays in Sight
Birch trees in Europe droop at night by up to four inches, displaying signs of sleep and charging up for the next day.

Sep 19, 2016 • 3min
Some Malaria Mosquitoes May Prefer Cows to Us
Researchers discover that a genetic factor may cause certain malaria mosquitoes to prefer cows over humans for blood meals. By studying the mosquitoes' genes, they find a partially rearranged chromosome in mosquitoes that feed on cows, indicating that genetic factors play a role in their meal choice.

Sep 15, 2016 • 3min
Drunk People Feel Soberer around Heavy Drinkers
Study reveals that drinkers feel less drunk when surrounded by even more inebriated people. This finding can be used to inform city zoning and promote responsible drinking.

Sep 14, 2016 • 4min
Oldest Known Indigo Dye Found in Peru
Indigo-dyed fabric discovered in Peru, predating Middle Eastern fabric by 1,600 years. Ancient Andes showcased as early creators of textile innovations.

Sep 13, 2016 • 3min
Road Noise Makes Birds' Lives Tougher
Researchers study the effects of road noise on birds. Birds exposed to road noise struggle with weight gain and cannot hear alarm calls from other birds.

Sep 12, 2016 • 3min
World Wilderness Down 10 Percent in 20 Years
Exploring the alarming decrease in global wilderness areas and the need to protect what remains for the sake of humans and nature

Sep 8, 2016 • 3min
Photonic Chip Could Strengthen Smartphone Encryption
Photonic chip uses laser light to generate truly random numbers, enhancing encryption. Smaller and faster chip developed compared to previous prototypes, suitable for smartphones.

Sep 7, 2016 • 3min
Protein Test Could Complement Crime Scene DNA Analysis
Researchers have discovered that a person's hair proteins can distinguish them from a million other individuals, providing a potentially more reliable method than DNA analysis for crime scene investigations and determining genetic traits.

Sep 2, 2016 • 4min
Shark Fins Contain Toxic "One–Two Punch"
Sharks can contain two toxic substances, methylmercury and BMAA, with synergistic effects on humans. The study highlights the importance of shark conservation.


