Science Quickly

A study on shy sticklebacks reveals that they prefer to follow equally shy fish rather than bold ones.

In this podcast, a geneticist talks about the domestication of wolves into dogs, highlighting the split in wolf populations and the analysis of ancient and modern dog genomes.

Scientists find extreme life-forms in California spring that could complicate carbon sequestration, potentially converting CO2 to methane.

Christopher Intagliata, a health and science reporter, delves into groundbreaking technology that records and analyzes the sounds of knees cracking. He discusses how a wearable device, equipped with microphones and sensors, can provide valuable insights into knee health. This innovative tool not only helps differentiate between healthy and injured knees but also aids in rehabilitation efforts. Intagliata’s exploration into this auditory data opens a new frontier in joint health monitoring.

An analysis of 14 presidential debate transcripts shows that two thirds of accusations of question-dodging were unfounded. The podcast provides insights and advice for the upcoming debate, discouraging blind trust in accusations of deception.

5,000-year-old Chinese beer brewing site discovered, providing insights into ancient brewing practices and the use of barley in fermenting beer.

Exploration of ancient tsunami deposits on Mars reveals evidence of massive waves, suggesting an extinct Martian ocean and potential asteroid collisions impacting climate and habitability.

The podcast discusses the chemistry behind the red coloration in birds and how it relates to their fitness, focusing on the transformation of yellow pigments into red pigments.

Bacteria develop a cross-protective relationship, disabling different antibiotics, potentially exchanging resistance genes.

Scientists are brainstorming new strategies to measure the gravitational constant in order to unite general relativity and quantum mechanics, facing challenges with accuracy and consistency in results.