Science, Quickly is a weekly podcast about new developments. The hosts are a rotating cast of science journalists who publish in Scientific American. The podcast uses the word science" in the broadest possible way. Topics include defense, conservation, and space exploration. Computing, medicine, and anthropology get some attention. As long as it's about scientific discovery, there's a place for it on the show.

In one episode, journalist April Reese reports from rural Portugal. The area is plagued with wildfires that have worsened in recent years. Local farmers discover that raising an ancient breed of cattle can help reduce the fires. In another episode, Lee Billings asks a question on many peoples' minds. He explores the possibility of sex in space. Billings looks into the technology involved in making it possible. One installment of the podcast is about a breakthrough in IVF technology. There is now a test to determine the quality of an embryo. This test could save hundreds of thousands of dollars and a lot of heartache.

Some findings are about new and emerging technologies. In a long-term study, Danish scientists try to see if AI can predict when someone will die. Other researchers use AI to communicate with animals. In a world where climate change is a real threat, many podcast episodes are about threats to species. One journalist explores the impact of disappearing kelp forests on salmon populations. Scientists create an Arctic Permafrost Atlas to map its disappearance.

The podcast also addresses societal ills. Scientists explore the link between misinformation and conflict. They also bring attention to declining vaccination rates in children. A five-episode series explores how a reservation came to house nuclear weapons.

Most episodes of Science, Quickly are under ten minutes long. The longest episodes run for about fifteen minutes. In that time, journalists present a comprehensive view of a specific issue. Listeners who like to stay informed may appreciate the podcast.