Space ExplorationMarch 20, 2026
Andy Weir on Ryan Gosling, alien contact and the wild science of Project Hail Mary
The author of the novel Project Hail Mary breaks down aliens, anxiety and the process of bringing his story to the screen
Science Quickly
Science Quickly brings you fresh discoveries and cutting-edge science stories. Host Rachel Feltman unpacks complex ideas with clarity, making it easy to stay informed and inspired—no science background required!
GLP-1 DrugsMarch 18, 2026
Weight loss was just the beginning: How the GLP-1 story is evolving
“Imitation” drugs, unexpected benefits, serious pitfalls—here’s what comes next as GLP-1 medications continue to rise in popularity
Nuclear weaponsMarch 16, 2026
Oil reserves tapped as nuclear assertions face pushback, warming fuels hail, and microbiome affects the brain
From emergency oil reserves to nuclear scrutiny, bigger hail, and research on a connection between the aging gut and the brain
Public HealthMarch 13, 2026
The dark roots of RFK, Jr.’s public health ideology
How Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s ideas about public health—from vaccines to seed oils—are shaping Americans’ health
PsychologyMarch 11, 2026
How The Traitors reveals the psychology behind lying
From cognitive overload to pretty privilege, the science behind The Traitors shows what really makes lies believable
Public HealthMarch 9, 2026
U.S. measles cases surge, AI powers wars, global warming is in a hurry
Why measles cases are rising in the U.S., how artificial intelligence is shaping warfare, and what accelerated global warming means for the world
ConsciousnessMarch 6, 2026
Michael Pollan on why consciousness is a mystery—and why protecting it matters
Michael Pollan dives into the scientific and philosophical puzzles of consciousness, from brain biology to AI and beyond
Artificial IntelligenceMarch 4, 2026
The BBC tech journalist who achieved hot dog eating glory—by hacking AI
BBC tech journalist Thomas Germain’s simple—and hilarious—experiment exposes a serious flaw in common artificial intelligence tools
Health CareMarch 2, 2026
Women’s heart health worsens, NASA announces Artemis update, researchers solve reindeer antler mystery
What a worrying forecast says about women’s heart health, what’s happening with NASA’s Artemis II moon mission and why female reindeer have antlers
ConservationFebruary 27, 2026
17-year-old cracks the code on poacher tracking
A 17-year-old’s breakthrough AI may finally give wildlife rangers the real-time edge they need to stop poachers
PsychologyFebruary 25, 2026
What science reveals about polyamorous relationships
Discover what researchers have learned about polyamory, what misconceptions people have about such multipartner relationships and how individuals actually navigate them
VaccinesFebruary 23, 2026
Desert dino find, flu shot U‑turn, universal vaxx hope, air toxin warning
A surprising FDA reversal on Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine, early promise from a universal inhaled vaccine, and a desert fossil find that is reshaping spinosaurid history.