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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
The Storm-Chasing Seabird
One man's storm is another seabird's all-you-can-eat buffet.
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Why Does It Seem Like Others Are Angry With You
Why Does It Seem Like Others Are Angry With You
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Affair of the Heart
Even though Pluto isn’t a planet anymore, it’s still a planetary body with a lot of heart. Well, at least one heart.
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Australopithecus Sediba, Your Ancient Relative
Australopithecus Sediba, Your Ancient Relative
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Dino Eat Dino? Not for T. Rex and Stegosaurus
Dino Eat Dino? Not for T. Rex and Stegosaurus
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How Blind and Sighted People Understand Color
How Blind and Sighted People Understand Color
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The Spade-toothed Beaked Whale
This sea creature spends its life hidden from humans. With only six specimens ever found, it’s the rarest of all whale species.
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How Spiders Lure Fireflies to Their Doom
Finding a mate can be hard, especially if you're a firefly.
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Aerobic Exercise affects Mental Performance
Aerobic Exercise affects Mental Performance
A Moment of ScienceMona Lisa's Smile: Now You See It, Now You Don't
Mona Lisa's Smile: Now You See It, Now You Don't
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Why Mice and Rats Are Used in Research
It’s easy to feel like a mouse stuck in the labyrinth of modern life. But why do we compare ourselves to rodents, anyways?
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With a Huff and a Puff, Volcanoes Produce Smoke Rings
This Moment of Science will make you want to take a hike to the nearest active volcano.
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Bradycardia
Do you have an abnormally low heart rate? You might have this common treatable condition.
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Sometime Cavemen
Did "cavemen" truly make homes out of caves? It turns out, our ancestors were constantly on the move.
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Soft, Stretchy Batteries
Engineers have designed an electric battery with the consistency of stiff jelly, inspired by the anatomy of the electric eel.