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Leading science journalists provide a daily minute commentary on some of the most interesting developments in the world of science. For a full-length, weekly podcast you can subscribe to Science Talk: The Podcast of Scientific American . To view all of our archived podcasts please go to www.scientificamerican.com/podcast

Episodios

  • Bigger Glasses Rack Up More Wine Sales

    08/06/2016 Duración: 02min

    Serving wine in larger glasses boosted sales 10 percent in an English bar, possibly because customers think they're imbibing less per glass. Christopher Intagliata reports.

  • Shy Fish Prefer to Follow Other Shy Fish

    03/06/2016 Duración: 01min

    Shy sticklebacks were more likely to emerge from under cover when an equally wary fellow was already out there, rather than when a bold individual was present.  

  • From Wolf to Woof Twice

    02/06/2016 Duración: 02min

    Dogs may have been domesticated from wolves twice, first in Europe, and again in Asia. Christopher Intagliata reports.

  • Extreme Life-Forms Could Complicate Carbon Sequestration

    31/05/2016 Duración: 02min

    Researchers say carbon storage sites should be tested for microbial life, which could potentially convert CO2 to methane—a more potent greenhouse gas. Christopher Intagliata reports.

  • Knee Sounds Give Docs a Leg Up

    25/05/2016 Duración: 03min

    A wearable device records the sounds of knees cracking, which could reveal clues about the condition of the joint. Christopher Intagliata reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Candidates Tend to Not Dodge Questions

    24/05/2016 Duración: 01min

    In an analysis of 14 presidential debate transcripts, two thirds of accusations of question-dodging had no merit. Christopher Intagliata reports.

  • Oldest Chinese Beer Brewery Found

    23/05/2016 Duración: 01min

    Remnants of a beer-making operation some 5,000 years old have been found in northern China.  

  • Giant Tsunami Remnants Spotted on Mars

    20/05/2016 Duración: 03min

    Evidence indicates that waves as tall as skyscrapers and thousands of kilometers wide once washed over the Red Planet.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Red Birds Carry On Colorful Chemistry

    19/05/2016 Duración: 02min

    Many red-colored birds have to convert yellow pigments in their food into the red pigments that make their feathers and beaks so brilliant.  

  • Alliance of Bacterial Strains Disables Antibiotics

    18/05/2016 Duración: 02min

    Two different antibiotic-resistant E. coli strains have a protective relationship in which each disables a different antibiotic, allowing both to thrive. Christopher Intagliata reports.

  • Wanted: Gravitational Constant's True Value

    17/05/2016 Duración: 03min

    Scientists from numerous disciplines will brainstorm new strategies for measuring "Big G" in July.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Saharan Dust Brings Bacterial Blooms to the Caribbean

    16/05/2016 Duración: 01min

    Dust clouds from the Sahara reach the Caribbean—and fertilize waters there when they arrive. Christopher Intagliata reports.

  • Microbe Breaks the Powerhouse Rules

    12/05/2016 Duración: 02min

    A single-celled organism discovered in chinchilla droppings is the only known eukaryotic organism that lacks mitochondria-like organelles. Christopher Intagliata reports.

  • Everything There Is

    11/05/2016 Duración: 03min

    Caltech theoretical physicist Sean M. Carroll talks about the necessary connections among the various ways we have of describing the universe.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Farm Fields Release Carbon Mist during Rainstorms

    10/05/2016 Duración: 01min

    Raindrops eject carbon-based blobs of soil material from wet fields, creating a mist of organic compounds above the soil. Christopher Intagliata reports.

  • Flying Boats Soar over the Hudson

    08/05/2016 Duración: 04min

    Hydrofoiling boats competing in the America's Cup World Series came to New York City to show off the cutting edge of sailing technology.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Feed Additive Squelches Ruminants' Methane Belches

    05/05/2016 Duración: 01min

    A chemical compound can cut a cow's methane emissions by 30 percent—and help the animal get more energy from its food. Christopher Intagliata reports.

  • Male Lemurs Are Masters of Musk

    04/05/2016 Duración: 03min

    Lemurs sometimes mix their smelly secretions to produce a bouquet of stank—which may boost the perfume’s staying power. Karen Hopkin reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Married Couples Pack On More Pounds

    03/05/2016 Duración: 03min

    A study links single living to a thinner waistline and lower BMI, compared with co-habitating couples. Erika Beras reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Photos Tagged as Art Linked to Rising Property Prices

    02/05/2016 Duración: 02min

    Researchers found that neighborhoods with a higher proportion of Flickr photos tagged "art" saw a higher spike in property prices. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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