Science Quickly

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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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  • Not rapid robert
    Spooky Lakes podcast
    You have got to slow down your speech. Not everyone listening is a gen Z. People listen in noisy environments. And Rachael, you Need to work on your "radio voice". l listen to a lot of podcasts with female hosts-Shortwave, Planet Money, The Indicator... I know you can. Bob
  • JavaKnight3
    I listen as soon as they’re published
    I specially thought highly of the math series.
  • 1GrumpyGal
    Great
    Just enough for my disappointingly short attention span…
  • Graham in Vegas
    Long-time Listner: A Sad Goodbye
    I've listened to this podcast since 2007 when it highlighted hard science and health discoveries. Over the years it became longer and longer - which was no problem! - and shifted to more soft, social sciences. It seems 2020 broke the editors and staff of Scientific America. They officially took a side on the 2020 US Presidential Election and the podcast went downhill from there. At this point in 2024 the episodes are long-winded tales of pseudo-scientific, leftist dogma. Gone are the physics discoveries. Stories of new health technology is replaced with COVID-mania and Critical Race Theory in healthcare. With the recent fawning over Vice President Kamala Harris and the subsequent endorsement I believe it's time to move on. Goodbye, 60-Second Science. Science Quickly has now destroyed your legacy.
  • Nick654654654
    Great fun
    At a mere 10 or 15 minutes per episode, Science Quickly is a marvel of concise information and a great listen
  • krb312
    So good!
    This podcast is what I wanted from Short Wave- quick, relevant science bits told in an interesting way, without feeling condescended to like Short Wave does. (Seriously, whoever writes their scripts should write for pre-schoolers. Please talk to adults like adults!) I’m sure it helps that I love Rachel Feltman!
  • philozopher
    Science! Delivered with true joy!
    I’ve loved this podcast for a long time. There’s not much else to say except, “like and subscribe “!
  • Holmteam
    Came here for the science…
    But stayed for Rachel 🥰. Seriously, as just a gal who loves fun facts and learning interesting details in Science, love this show for the factual information and fun delivery by its hosts and contributors!
  • Factory Rat
    Perfect
    Perfect!
  • Disillusioned top-10 player
    New Format is no good
    Moved from factual orientation to DEI. UNSUBSCRIBE!
  • Where is Waldo
    Telling science to me personally!
    I like that way she moves trough the science news so quick and segways into the next story like a conversation! Great podcast for the best science news (facts not fiction!)
  • Fruit Juice
    Smart
    Anyone who is interested in understanding how science affects our everyday lives should listen to this podcast.
  • nerdlynoodle
    Can’t wait for more
    Loving the relaunch of this pod — great info, great host, great fun!
  • Dakota150
    Long COVID & ME/CFS Coverage
    Thank you for the Long COVID & ME/CFS coverage! I hope you will continue to shine a light on this pressing health issue impacting millions. Endless thanks on behalf of millions.
  • Ecovegy
    Bite-sized , while in-depth
    Enjoying the new “Friday Fascination” format for getting into more depth, while breaking it into smaller, more manageable bites! Thanks!🙏
  • #####mmm######
    Was a lot more fun
    This show was better before they brought in the new host. I really don’t like her! I also don’t like the new format. I don’t understand why they changed the show, it wasn’t perfect before but the changes have made it worse, feels like they didn’t really think this one through. I am unsubscribing.
  • RnDmTask
    I really like this show, but…
    Can you guys sound less like you’re reading a script and more like natural talking? It’s off putting, honestly.
  • CLR7880
    Measles is scary 😂
    What a ridiculous episode. The fact that this is named “Scientific” anything belongs on South Park.
  • JAWoodsy2
    Well, it is quick…
    This version of the former 60 Second Science borders on banal. It use to give science not given on the 6 o’clock news. It used to inspire.
  • Dragonlady Gigi
    Excellent
    Short science stories told in a creative and efficient way. Highly recommend it.
  • YouMe2.0
    Disappointed
    I have been listening to this podcast for the last few years and truly enjoyed the little snippets of information they pack into each episode. In today’s “Your Health Quickly” Episode, I was disappointed to hear the name calling targeting two people as “anti-vaxxers”. Without actually researching the folks they “called out” (to see if it is indeed accurate), to understand their views, and perhaps even learn that at least one of them is NOT actually an “anti-vaxxer”, they followed the “mainstream narrative” and labeled them. The Episode still would have been just as informative if they left their names out. The information in the episode was timely and accurate about everything else. I would have thought name calling was beneath this good Podcast. You can do better.
  • PdxLongShoremen
    Good except one crew
    This is a fantastic podcast with insightful science, good editing and thoughtful subjects. But, there is one crew that is unbearable: Tanya and Josh, the senior health editors are THE worst voice actors in the history of podcasts. Replacing them with an over-zealous and pedantic 4th grade theater student would be an upgrade.
  • MrsMarci
    Bite sized science
    I am amazed at how much information gets packed into each episode. This is one podcast that I listen to as soon as it arrives in my feed!
  • kbalzen
    Cool
    This is a good show. My only complaint is the hosts sound sooo scripted it makes me cringe.
  • R. McDonald
    Fast food?
    Science in 60 seconds is exactly what is wrong with Scientific American lately. If you want fast food science just turn on the Discovery channel or pick up a copy of Popular Science magazine. The beauty of a podcast is that you can go as deep into the subject matter as needed and not be constrained by the clock. The content and the people bringing the stories are doing an great job, so let them keep going.
  • Octostarr
    Very informative
    I like this show it is very short and to the point.
  • roftt
    Wish it was like it used to be
    I like the information and the hosts. My main dislike of this podcast is it used t be super short and concise, a nice way to stay up to date on scientific things. Now it’s every other day and 10-15 min podcasts. I May stop listening regularly for this reason. Too frequent and too long for what I’m looking for.
  • etherdog
    Cambridge Analytical scandal
    In the “Thunderous Goose” episode, Flora states that humans have been in Australia for 50,000 years, but in reality, the evidence shows they have been living there for about 125,000 years and in North America for at least 23,000 years. Cancel this woebegotten purveyor of misinformation! Flora promoted a survey by Cambridge Analytica in the mid 2010’s which has been shown to be a honeytrap that manipulated voters to support the fascist GOP candidate in2016. I took part in that survey and feel Flora is a tool that has not addressed grievous transgression that compromised the integrity of the democratic process. You don’t mention that ratites are the oldest birds. Another reason to discount the information from this podcast. I suffered a lot of harm from your transgression and lost about $100,000 because of it.
  • buttonwillow9
    Uneven
    The info presented in the various segments is fine. What I dislike is the juvenile way some presenters speak, as if they thought they were addressing 6 year olds.
  • MattyM32
    Witty and Informative
    Flora’s wit and insights make every topic on Science Quickly informative and enjoyable. I highly recommend this podcast and have missed Flora’s voice since ELT went to podcast heaven way too soon :)
  • Ghrowler
    Good science, basic science, relevant science, quickly
    Very informative, yet brief episodes that quickly draw you into a question, problem, ecosystem… I plan on exploring some ephemeral ponds near my home today because of the episode I just listened to!
  • Julia Rose2
    Loving the new direction!
    Really informative, creative, and interesting. I especially love the AI episodes and the miniseries inside the larger show.
  • Sharon R. L.
    Great show
    This is a great way to get a bite-sized dose of cool science. I particularly enjoyed the episode on AI in music.
  • The Real Zen Boy
    Went from mediocre to just awful
    The new format is terrible. The writing is inaccurate and childish. The show tries to be hip by talking about topics completely outside their lane. Armchair science at its worst. Also, the injection of politics into science is completely inappropriate, especially when the politics is so amateurish and out of touch. But what finally made me delete the feed was just how racist it has become. The episode on the Thai music composer was the epitome. Instead of introducing a form of music that most people weren’t exposed to and delving into it, the host for some reason kept making racist comments and stereotypes about the current musical landscape. On and on. I really wonder how the artist “featured” felt about having the episode about them turned into a self-indulgent racist diatribe. I know I would be peeved if it happened to me.
  • jdenning
    Too cute, trying to hard.
    I don’t like to change the format. They’re going for cuteness. Silly Hass happiness. Talking down to the listener. Too much giggling. Especially in this last episode about animal communication. I’ll keep listening. But hope it finds a balance between what it was, and what it has become.
  • Mike in Pleasanton
    Very informative show, audio is now great
    Your Health Quickly is a very informative show, well researched, and firmly rooted in the latest scientific findings. The show producers are very responsive to listener input. Audio quality of recent episode was great.
  • jRu.9 g4k8U Ax
    Becoming too chatty and lightweight
    Seems to be more interested in saying, “Isn’t science fun!”, than imparting science. Haven’t enjoyed the relaunch and haven’t made it through the last two episodes, something that never happened with the old show. I can just picture the producer telling the talent, “Ok, sound happy and witty and like we are having the best time of your lives.” In other words sounds forced and contrived.
  • Usability guy
    Unfortunately it’s losing the science
    Even though shorter, the old version of the podcast had more actual science and facts in it. The new one is mostly devoid of the details and is pretty handwavy. It seems like the new one is targeting a completely scientifically non-savvy audience. But this is Scientific American! Give your audience some credit for knowledge!
  • makeitsacred
    En Pointe!
    So great to get such topical, entertaining and…also…SCIENTIFIC info so readily. Thank you for keeping me on my toes! (En pointe)
  • Jan-o-rama
    Love the news
    Surprising to learn the difference in the intent of the research vs. the spin put on it. And the degree to which we are influenced in matters relating to love & relationships. Thanks for this.
  • Tanlewis808
    Stop what you’re doing and listen to this show
    So excited for this reboot of SciAm’s podcast! The first episode with Shayla Love was fascinating. Can’t wait for more episodes!
  • AunStateNative
    Great break time dose of Science!
    I’m so glad I stumbled upon this podcast. I had heard about the set of questions on a story on NPR, but never really understood the study behind them. It’s great that someone figured out they were two sets and then SA did the podcast explaining the story behind them! another Trivia loose and tied up. Thank you SA!
  • crushing60
    Love part 1
    Such an enjoyable listen! Jam packed with interesting information and quality guests. Can’t wait for more.
  • Treckly
    Could be better
    I finally unsubscribed to this podcast after many years. Very poor audio engineering. Guest audio is often too soft or outright unintelligible - some of that stems from choosing to have foreign guests with a heavy accent talk. Also too much liberal bias. It's gotten better since a certain someone has left office but you still hear left wing claims being made without counterpoints offered.
  • 霖Linne
    love it since 2018
    When I was an ordinary college student, I want to practice my English skills, someone at quora recommended this podcast, then I got a lot from this program. Now is 2022, 4 years later, although I didn’t listen to it everyday, it is still useful for me. And I’m going to learning in Canada in September, as a student whose native language is not English, I think I will love it forever.
  • MySpecialMess
    Professional Information Scripted
    Perfect short news stories for those wanting to stay up to date without reading every technology magazine and news paper.
  • Abigail 82
    Get a better audio engineer!
    I like the short little interesting science tidbits (when they are actually short. Some of the episodes drag on!) But the audio needs better editing. Guests are always too soft, and the music is too loud. Normalize and compress your audio so we don’t have to turn the volume up and down and up and down!
  • Shel Lynn
    A few interesting episodes, but COVID-19 updates = yeah!
    Every once in a while I found an interesting episode. I like that these are short. But the most benefit I feel like in from listening to these is the two week update of Covid information! That is great & easy to share!
  • NLA-G
    Keep Politics Out
    Great ideas but bias.
  • mdimaria123
    Short and informative
    The show is great for getting bite sized episodes of information
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