Science Quickly

The podcast discusses a study that claims the ubiquity of supercenters, warehouse clubs, and restaurants is responsible for 40% of the rise in obesity. It explores the impact of fast food establishments, big box stores, and restaurants on obesity rates.

Reed Hastings, the innovative CEO of Netflix, shares his insightful vision on the future of television. He explores the shift from traditional linear TV to the interactive world of internet streaming. Hastings emphasizes how this evolution will enhance accessibility and personalization for viewers. He predicts that in the next two decades, our viewing experiences will be tailored like never before, reshaping how we consume content and connect with it.

Ornithologist Chris Wood from Cornell Lab of Ornithology discusses the May 9 Global Big Day for birdwatching. Birders worldwide will spot birds and upload findings to the eBird database, promoting biodiversity awareness and monitoring bird populations.

Recent research on lab mice suggests that exposure to cosmic radiation, similar to what astronauts would experience on a trip to Mars, can cause cognitive impairment. This highlights the importance of developing better protective measures for space missions.

Scientists are using genetic modification to restore the American chestnut tree by crossbreeding it with the Asian chestnut and introducing genes from wheat and other plants to increase resistance to the fungus that caused the tree's devastation.

Join Christopher Intagliata, a talented reporter specializing in the analysis of popular music trends, as he explores the fascinating evolution of hit songs. Discover how over 17,000 tracks from the Billboard Hot 100 reveal periods of shifting diversity in music. Intagliata draws intriguing parallels between musical evolution and biological changes, capturing the essence of cultural transformations from 1960 to 2010. Tune in for enlightening insights on how new styles emerge in bursts, reshaping the soundscape of popular music.

Discover the massive supervoid in space that aligns with a cold region of the cosmic microwave background light, revealing the impact of the lack of mass.

Engineers develop latex-laced honeycomb material to reduce noise in airplane cabins

Researchers have developed the ARK Pen to assist Parkinson's patients in enhancing their handwriting by using vibration to activate hand muscles. Initial tests show positive outcomes with the majority of patients experiencing improvement in their writing clarity and size.

New survey reveals that infants are engaging in second screening, using tablets and smartphones while watching TV.