Science Quickly

Scientific American•www.sciencequickly.com

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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Kid Scientist Finds Sweet Pest Control

Eleven-year-old Simon Kaschock-Marenda's science fair project led to a publication about the insecticidal effects of the sweetener Truvia. Karen Hopkin reports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 2014•3 min

Light Colors Become Fashion Rage for Northern Europe's Insects

As northern Europe warms, the light-colored butterflies and dragonflies typically found in the Mediterranean are moving north, and outcompeting their darker-colored rivals. Erika Beras reports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 09, 2014•3 min

London Fish Chip Away at Historical Unknowns

Isotope composition within fish tails found in London archaeological digs shows that the city began importing cod from northern Scandinavia some 800 years ago. Cynthia Graber reports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 06, 2014•2 min

Meteor Storm Went from Sizzle to Fizzle

The May Camelopardalids meteor outburst turned out to be a dud, because meteor storm prediction is not a sure thing, unlike, for example, calculating the next eclipse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 04, 2014•3 min

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