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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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Tablets are a great distraction, but probably not the best learning tool.
At higher altitudes, it can be much harder to breathe. Unless you’re a local.
A cow with a cold nose might just have the blues.
The giant weta is a grasshopper-type insect from New Zealand. It might be the heaviest insect.
Why is it that some people never seem to get a hangover?
How could a disease turn a plant into a zombie?
Isn’t it great to have fresh air? You might be surprised to learn that our planet’s air didn’t always contain oxygen.
If you've ever unsuspectingly walked into a spider's web, you know how easy it is to get wrapped up in its thin, sticky, silken threads. What makes it so strong?
Sleep apnea is a disorder in which air is obstructed to some degree while someone sleeps, but it’s more common in men for a reason.
A noisy ocean full of human activity makes it harder for dolphins to hear each other.
Who was the first to fly? You might guess Orville Wright, but actually, the first flight occurred in the 18th century after the discovery of hydrogen.
If you get the answer right 100% of the time, you’re just not learning anything new.
Sitting for long stretches of time is detrimental to your health, and possibly your creativity.
According to some biological anthropologists, humans have evolved to be particularly wary of snakes.
Does math anxiety cause you pain? According to one study, the brain thinks so.
Suppose as a fish, you lived your entire life in darkness. How would you find your way around?
How do emotions impact our sense of smell?
You may have heard the phrase “Sadder but wiser,” but according to one study, sadness seems to make us less wise, at least with money.
If you’re a baboon, being an alpha comes with its benefits. However, it comes with a price.
The Clark’s Nutcracker, a pretty bird that lives in the mountains of western North America, sometimes gets forgetful about where they hide pine nuts.
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