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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Apr 28, 2015 • 3min
Old Cats Can Get Seizures from Sound
Discover FARS, a type of epilepsy in elderly cats triggered by certain sounds. Explore the study, age of onset, and treatment with Levituracetam.
Apr 27, 2015 • 3min
Musical Performance Activates Specific Genes
Karen Hopkin, a seasoned reporter on scientific findings, delves into fascinating research on how musical performance activates specific genes in professional musicians. Blood tests revealed that playing an instrument triggers genes linked to neural growth and motor control. This intriguing discovery draws parallels with songbirds, shedding light on the evolutionary ties between music and genetic expression. Join her as she uncovers the science behind what makes music not just an art but a biological phenomenon!
Apr 24, 2015 • 3min
Shipwreck Champagne Reveals Old Wine Secrets
Exploring the discovery of well-preserved champagne bottles in a shipwreck, revealing differences in alcohol and sugar content, and emphasizing the unique storage environment of the deep sea for aging wine.
Apr 22, 2015 • 4min
Small Screen Looks at an Electrified America
Discussion on the potential impact of the U.S. transitioning to electric power, including reducing emissions and exploring better batteries for electric cars.
Apr 20, 2015 • 3min
Taste Salty with Less Salt
Exploring the various levels of saltiness in foods and ways to reduce sodium intake, such as making salamis and cheeses with more pores to maintain taste with less added salt.
Apr 16, 2015 • 3min
Granular Materials Could Thwart Missiles
Physicists discuss the behavior of granular materials and their potential military applications. These materials can transition between behaving like solids and fluids. They investigate how a bucket of beads responds when an object falls into it, similar to dropping a stone on sand.
Apr 15, 2015 • 3min
A Few Hundred Smartphones Could Catch Earthquakes Early
Smartphones GPS systems could detect earthquake movements and provide early warning. As few as 500 cell phones in California could give the public 5 seconds of advance notice.
Apr 13, 2015 • 3min
Martian Glaciers Equal Meter-Thick Planetary Ice Shell
Explore how radar measurements on Earth led to the discovery of Martian glaciers containing 150 billion cubic meters of water. Discusses implications for future human exploration on Mars.
Apr 9, 2015 • 4min
Nobelist Talks about Exercise and Chromosome Integrity
Nobel laureate Elizabeth Blackburn and Scientific American Editor in Chief Mariette DiChristina discuss the relationship between exercise and telomere length, associated with diseases of aging.
Apr 8, 2015 • 3min
Typing Style Reveals Fatigue or Disease
Discover how typing patterns can reveal the state of your brain, distinguishing between alert and fatigued individuals. MIT researchers uncover potential applications in detecting sleepiness during night shifts and monitoring neurodegenerative diseases
