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Science, Quickly

Leading science and tech journalists dive into a rich world of scientific discovery in this bite-size science variety show. To view all of our archived  material, go to:  www.scientificamerican.com/po... Read more

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In This Ancient Garden, Plants Can Cure or Kill You

In This Ancient Garden, Plants Can Cure or Kill You

Apothecaries founded this famous garden—one of the most ancient botanical gardens in Europe—to teach their students whic... Read more

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The Fungi Economy, Part 3: Can Climate Modeling from Space Save Our Forests?

The Fungi Economy, Part 3: Can Climate Modeling from Space Save Our Forests?

Here’s how scientists are planning on getting underground fungi data from space using satellites.

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The Fungi Economy, Part 2: Here's How Plants and Fungi Trade beneath Our Feet

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Atmospheric carbon is a currency that plants use to “buy” nutrients from fungi in the soil. To find out where this econo... Read more

7 Aug 2023

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The Fungi Economy, Part 1: Just like Us, Trees Are Experiencing Inflation

The Fungi Economy, Part 1: Just like Us, Trees Are Experiencing Inflation

Like us, plants and fungi have complex economies. By burning fossil fuels, we’ve been devaluing their currency.

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Could Weight-Loss Drugs Curb Addiction? Your Health, Quickly, Episode 12

Drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic might help people tackle substance abuse as well as shed pounds.

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How to Roll a Joint Perfectly, according to Science

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New AI technology predicts hit songs—by listening to someone’s body.

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Here's What 'Oppenheimer' Gets Right--And Wrong--About Nuclear History

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