Science Quickly

Humans emit a unique microbial cloud containing bacteria from different parts of the body. The potential applications of bacterial fingerprints in forensics are explored.

Household dust is a mini-ecosystem that hides fascinating secrets! Researchers uncover how the specific fungi found in dust can pinpoint your location. Even more intriguing, the bacteria can reveal details about who shares your home. These findings could revolutionize forensic science and allergy research, shedding light on the unique environmental footprints we leave behind.

At the recent DARPA conference, attention turned to lifesaving biosciences. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter highlighted the military's commitment to enhancing battlefield medicine. Innovations in genetic technologies could revolutionize healthcare by rapidly producing critical antibodies. The focus on biosciences promises to improve not only military capabilities but also civilian health outcomes.

Explore the significance of clocks in science and technology and the story of a young boy whose homemade clock was mistaken for a bomb, leading to invitations to the White House and the Google Science Fair.

Researchers analyze Twitter data to reveal political biases in user tweets, finding distinct language patterns among Republican and Democratic followers. The study also suggests the potential use of algorithms to detect subtle nuances in human communication.

Christopher Intagliata, a dedicated reporter on environmental issues, discusses California's alarming snowpack crisis. He delves into historic drought conditions and how rising temperatures are exacerbating the situation. Intagliata emphasizes the urgent need for innovative water management strategies—especially capturing future rain—as reliance on dwindling snowbanks may no longer be viable. His insights challenge current inefficiencies in water storage, painting a vivid picture of the challenges ahead.

Discover the complex history of domesticated pigs mating with wild boars, leading to new genetic findings challenging traditional domestication theories. Researchers are eager to explore similar genetic studies on domestication of other species.

Snakebites in Costa Rica increased during the hottest and coldest years of the El Niño climate cycle, according to research. This study explores the correlation between climate patterns, snake behavior, and human encounters.

Whales use vocal clicking behavior to form social groups and develop their own culture, aiding conservation efforts.

This podcast discusses how humans' predation habits disproportionately target mature healthy adults of reproductive age, exploring the impact on ecosystems and comparing human behavior to that of non-human predators. The podcast highlights the targeting of large carnivores and proposes sustainable exploitation options.