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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.
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The Ultraviolet Coloring of Flowers
Bees can learn a lot about a flower from its ultraviolet colors.
The Remains of a Cambrian Dinner
A team of paleontologists working in the Canadian Rockies have unearthed an ancient worm's fossilized remains, dinner and all!
"It Takes a Village"
You've might have heard this African proverb, but did you know that it doesn't just apply to humans?
Zebra Stripes
Brown and orange stripes can camouflage animals, but even Darwin was puzzled by black and white zebra stripes.
Wetland bacteria, methane, and global climate change
Wetlands might not seem like they’re producing any methane, but invisible forces are at play.
Colorful Giant Penguins
The Water King was a giant penguin that lived in Peru about thirty six million years ago.
Why More Variety in Nature’s ‘Grocery Store’ Helps Species Coexist
Have you ever reached for a bag of chips at the same moment as another shopper? Why doesn’t one species grab every resource for itself?
Becoming Part of the Music
When you’re at a loud concert, you can probably feel the thump of the bass. Why can’t you feel high-pitched sounds?
Depression and the Immune System
Depression may have an evolutionary benefit: it may improve one's chances of fighting off infection.
Hunting and Drawing
Did ancient Neanderthals make cave paintings? Or were they too busy hunting?
Invisible plant-microbe friendships and how they expand the plant niche
The best kinds of relationships are the ones that help you grow.
The Emotional Oracle Effect
Can you predict the future? You might have a greater chance if you trust yourself.
Llama Dung
Scientists analyzing ancient lake mud think that the success and development of the Inca empire was partially due to... llama dung?
Singing Toadfish
These fish – that kind of look like toads – can make a sound like a foghorn.
Tiny Pollution Detectors
Dogs get all the press for being wonderful scent detectors. But who could imagine that the lowly clam would take on a similar role as water based poll...
The Partitioning of the Pollinator
When you're making dinner, you probably want something easy. As it turns out, bees are also looking for the most efficient meal.
Migraines and Exercise
If you experience migraines, should you avoid exercise to prevent triggering a migraine?
Crocodiles Swam the Atlantic
If you were going to bet on a species to send on an ocean voyage without a boat, crocodiles would be a good pick.
Ancient Disease Resistance
Scientists studying ancient Neanderthals believe they may know why some modern people have the immunity to certain conditions while others do not.
Fast brain waves provide new insights into sleep and wakefulness
Neuroscientists discover previously unmeasured brain activity by using shorter timescales.
Bomb-Sniffing Plants
Some plants release toxins when they're threatened by a hungry insect looking for a meal. These bioengineers ran with the idea.
The Loudest Animal on Earth
A great blue whale? How about a lion roaring? The loudest animal on Earth is actually quite small.
Why and When Did Mammals Start Producing Milk?
Our early mammalian ancestors did not have nipples, so where did they come from?
Eavesdropping Bats Learn to Recognize a Good Meal
Bats use echolocation to find prey, but it's not the only method for Fringe-lipped bats.
Dogs at Work
Bringing dogs to work might sound like a recipe for chaos, but it might actually make you more productive.
The Social Web of Bullying
We all know how bullying works, but research paints a more nuanced picture finding links between aggression and social status.
Is it OK to Drink Urine?
Suppose it's an emergency? Well, here's everything you need to know.
Why Can’t We Remember Being Babies?
Scientists know that infancy is a time of rapid learning. So, how come we can’t remember being a baby?
Getting Fat at Work
Seems like there are plenty of reasons for the obesity epidemic, but it might actually have to do with work.