60-Second Science
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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Nov 4, 2017 • 3min
Bison Comeback Story Has a Bronx Accent
On National Bison Day, a look at the role the Bronx played in reestablishing herds of bison on the American plains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 3, 2017 • 3min
Mammoth Remains Seem Mostly Male
In a sample of 98 woolly mammoth remains, researchers found that 70 percent were male—which suggests males were more likely to die accidentally. Christopher Intagliata reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 2, 2017 • 3min
Physics Phenomenon Reveals a Pyramid's Mystery
Scientists used muons, a by-product of cosmic rays, to image the interior of the Great Pyramid—and found a previously unknown space inside. Christopher Intagliata reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 1, 2017 • 4min
A Moth with a Potent Cocktail of Poison
The wood tiger moth is the first species known in which fluids from various parts of the moth’s body each target a different type of predator. Jason Goldman reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 27, 2017 • 3min
Drought News Might Help Cut Water Waste
As news coverage of California's most recent drought intensified, water use trends went down—suggesting news might inspire consumers to conserve. Christopher Intagliata reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 25, 2017 • 3min
Smog Casts a Shadow on China's Solar Farms
The wintertime smog in China's northeastern provinces is so severe it blocks more than 20 percent of sunlight from reaching the region's solar panels. Christopher Intagliata reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 24, 2017 • 4min
Dogs Bow to Wolves as Cooperators
Wolves appear to have better cooperation skills than dogs—unless the pups partner up with humans. Karen Hopkin reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 23, 2017 • 3min
California Gun Injuries Spike after Nevada Gun Shows
Firearm deaths and injuries went up in California communities after gun shows in neighboring Nevada—but not after more strictly regulated California gun shows. Christopher Intagliata reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 20, 2017 • 4min
Mosquitoes to Other Flying Insects: Do You Even Generate Lift?
Mosquitos stealthily float off us after filling up, by virtue of fast wingbeats that generate almost instant lift with only an imperceptible additional push from the legs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 19, 2017 • 3min
Keep Your Wi-Fi off KRACK
Up-to-date software, apps, browsers and router software offer the best protection against a potential flaw in wi-fi security called a key reinstallation attack, or KRACK.
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