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**Science Quickly**

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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Bison Comeback Story Has a Bronx Accent Nov 04, 2017

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On National Bison Day, a look at the role the Bronx played in reestablishing herds of bison on the American plains.

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Mammoth Remains Seem Mostly Male Nov 03, 2017

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In a sample of 98 woolly mammoth remains, researchers found that 70 percent were male—which suggests males were more likely to die accidentally. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Physics Phenomenon Reveals a Pyramid's Mystery Nov 02, 2017

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Scientists used muons, a by-product of cosmic rays, to image the interior of the Great Pyramid—and found a previously unknown space inside. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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A Moth with a Potent Cocktail of Poison Nov 01, 2017

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The wood tiger moth is the first species known in which fluids from various parts of the moth’s body each target a different type of predator. Jason Goldman reports.

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Drought News Might Help Cut Water Waste Oct 27, 2017

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As news coverage of California's most recent drought intensified, water use trends went down—suggesting news might inspire consumers to conserve. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Smog Casts a Shadow on China's Solar Farms Oct 25, 2017

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The wintertime smog in China's northeastern provinces is so severe it blocks more than 20 percent of sunlight from reaching the region's solar panels. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Dogs Bow to Wolves as Cooperators Oct 24, 2017

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Wolves appear to have better cooperation skills than dogs—unless the pups partner up with humans. Karen Hopkin reports.

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California Gun Injuries Spike after Nevada Gun Shows Oct 23, 2017

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Firearm deaths and injuries went up in California communities after gun shows in neighboring Nevada—but not after more strictly regulated California gun shows. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Mosquitoes to Other Flying Insects: Do You Even Generate Lift? Oct 20, 2017

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Mosquitos stealthily float off us after filling up, by virtue of fast wingbeats that generate almost instant lift with only an imperceptible additional push from the legs.

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Keep Your Wi-Fi off KRACK Oct 19, 2017

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Up-to-date software, apps, browsers and router software offer the best protection against a potential flaw in wi-fi security called a key reinstallation attack, or KRACK.

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