This Scientific American Science Quickly news roundup podcast covers several breaking health and environmental stories from the week. The podcast begins with updates on rising norovirus cases, a U.S. bird flu death, and the increase of human metapneumovirus cases in other countries. It then shifts to discuss a new Biden administration rule removing medical debt from credit reports and concludes with a report on devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and a lighter segment on a new theory about the formation of Pluto and Charon's orbit. For example, the podcast reports that the recent Los Angeles wildfires are the most destructive in the city's history, driven by Santa Ana winds and unusually dry conditions. Listeners gain awareness of current health concerns and environmental issues, along with a concise summary of scientific findings.
