Journey to the Thawing Edge of Climate Change

Journey to the Thawing Edge of Climate Change

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What happens when Arctic ice melts and forests lose protection?

In this episode of Science Quickly, we examine a proposal to roll back protections for millions of acres of U.S. roadless forests, explore how climate change is opening a new Arctic shipping route and discuss new research suggesting that extreme weather can shape how Americans vi ...  Show more

Can magic mushrooms help treat anorexia?

A small clinical trial suggests that psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, may help some people with anorexia when combined with intensive therapy. Science Quickly host Rachel Feltman speaks with health journalist Alexandra Pattillo about what early research ha ...  Show more

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