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A Moment of Science
A Moment of Science is a daily audio podcast, public radio program and video series providing the scientific story behind some of life's most perplexing mysteries.
Episodes
- A Moment of Science
Dementor Wasps Are Strange and Fascinating
Dementor Wasps Are Strange and Fascinating
- A Moment of Science
The Importance of White Paint for Airplanes
The Importance of White Paint for Airplanes
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Why the Mountain Beaver's Brain Didn't Get Bigger When It Did
Why the Mountain Beaver's Brain Didn't Get Bigger When It Did
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Traces of Life in the World's Oldest Rubies
Traces of Life in the World's Oldest Rubies
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Shining Light on Our Understanding of the Sun
Shining Light on Our Understanding of the Sun
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How Technology Created the Mid-Atlantic Accent
How Technology Created the Mid-Atlantic Accent
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Why Did Tail Weaponry Go the Way of the Dinosaurs?
Why Did Tail Weaponry Go the Way of the Dinosaurs?
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Bright Colors Mean Less Harassment for Hummingbirds
Bright Colors Mean Less Harassment for Hummingbirds
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George Washington Comes Out Right Side Up
George Washington Comes Out Right Side Up
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Why Rivers Don't Flow in Straight Lines
If a river has a chance, it will meander, winding over the land in a series of loops. Geologists even call these loops "meanders." You can see meanders on a…
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How Hummingbirds Use Their Sense of Smell
Hummingbirds have a voracious appetite for nectar, the sugary fluid secreted by flowers. To survive, they usually drink between five and fourteen times their…