Fun 1-minute science news

Got a minute? Each day Scientific American's "60-Second Science" presents a 1-minute audio summary of a new finding from the world of science.

Aimed at the general public, the news stories are presented in plain English, often with a humorous twist. I'm amazed at how much they can pack into 60-seconds in such an informative and entertaining way.

Recent stories include some potential benefits of coffee and cigarettes; whether "new car" smell is a health threat; and the discouraging results from research on dieting.

You can listen online or subscribe to the podcast:
http://www.sciam.com/podcast/

-- Pauline Wallin, Ph.D.
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