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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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We Now Live in the Unnatural World Nov 28, 2016

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David Biello's new book is The Unnatural World: The Race to Remake Civilization in Earth’s Newest Age.

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High-Fiber Diet Keeps Intestinal Walls Intact Nov 23, 2016

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A low-fiber diet causes fiber-eating microbes to dwindle, opening up real estate for mucus munchers that make the intestine more vulnerable to infection. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Forest Die-Offs Alter Global Climate "Like El Nino" Nov 22, 2016

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The loss of forests worldwide appears to interact synergistically to produce unpredictable effects on the global climate. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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DNA Samples Find a Lot of Fish in the Sea Nov 18, 2016

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The DNA in seawater can reveal the diversity and abundance of fish species living in ocean waters. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Police Body Cameras Appear to Moderate Interactions with Civilians Nov 17, 2016

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A study of seven jurisdictions found that when cops wear body cameras, complaints against them by civilians fall precipitously.

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NIH Director Looks at Presidential Transition Nov 16, 2016

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National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins talks about the future of the NIH in light of the election.

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Ebola Virus Grew More Infectious in the Latest Epidemic Nov 14, 2016

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A strain that emerged during the latest epidemic is able to enter human cells more easily—which means it’s more infectious, too. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Orangutan Picks Cocktail by Seeing Ingredients Nov 09, 2016

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An orangutan matched researchers' predictions about which mixed beverage he would choose based on his relative fondness for the separate ingredients.

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Small-Brained Birds More Likely to Get Shot Nov 07, 2016

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Using taxidermy data, biologists determined that gun-killed birds have smaller brains than birds that died in other ways. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Online Sociality Linked to Lower Death Risk Nov 05, 2016

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Facebook users in California had slightly better health outcomes than nonusers, even after controlling for other factors. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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