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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Jan 4, 2019 • 4min
Invisible Killers Hitchhike on Native Plant Seedlings
More than a quarter of the seedlings sampled at native plant nurseries were infected with pathogens—which could hamper restoration work. Christopher Intagliata reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 2, 2019 • 3min
Facebook Users Value the Service More Than Investors Do
Users of the social network said they'd require payment of more than $1,000 to quit the platform for one year. Christopher Intagliata reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 31, 2018 • 4min
Science News from around the Planet
A few brief reports about international science and technology from Germany to Rwanda, including one on the discovery of the world's oldest known brewery, discovered in Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 29, 2018 • 3min
Turn Xmas Tree into Food and Medicine
Pine needles can easily be broken down into sugars as well as the building blocks of paint, adhesives and medicines. Christopher Intagliata reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 27, 2018 • 3min
Simple Sugars Wipe Out Beneficial Gut Bugs
Fructose and sucrose can make it all the way to the colon, where they spell a sugary death sentence for beneficial bacteria. Karen Hopkin reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 26, 2018 • 3min
Smarter Pricing Could Ease Parking Frustration
A new algorithm raises parking rates in busy neighborhoods and lowers them elsewhere, guaranteeing free parking spots regardless of location. Christopher Intagliata reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 25, 2018 • 3min
"Hunger Hormone" Ghrelin Aids Overindulgence
Ghrelin, the hormone that makes you hungry, also makes food, and food smells, irresistibly appealing. Karen Hopkin reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 24, 2018 • 4min
Colorful Peacocks Impress Females with Good Vibes
Peafowls' head crests are specifically tuned to the vibrations produced by feather-rattling male peacocks, thus acting as a sort of antenna. Jason G. Goldman reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 23, 2018 • 3min
Measuring the Strength of a Person's Gaze
A new study suggests that, unconsciously, we actually do believe that looking exerts a slight force on the things being looked at. Karen Hopkin reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2018 • 4min
"Relaxation Music" Works—but So Does Chopin
So-called "relaxation music" is only about as effective as a soothing Chopin piece at lulling listeners into a relaxed state. Christopher Intagliata reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
