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Archive for November 2004

November 19, 2004

 

Computer Crash

Having trouble with your computer? Learn about computer crashing on this Moment of Science.

November 19, 2004

 

Polly Talks, Therefore He Thinks?

Polly Talks, Therefore He Thinks? Learn about parrots on this Moment of Science.

November 19, 2004

 

New Old Digital Music

Are you a fan of music? Having trouble locating some of your favorite oldies? Learn about the coming of digital music on this Moment of Science.

November 19, 2004

 

Ant Intrigue

Ants are more interesting than you might think. Learn about them on this Moment of Science.

November 19, 2004

 

Dream Fake

Does thinking about someone make you dream about them? Find out on this Moment of Science.

November 19, 2004

 

Remembering Appearances

Who do you think is better at remembering details of people's appearances, women or men? Find out on this Moment of Science.

November 19, 2004

 

Grow Your Own Dentures

Learn how to grow your own dentures on this Moment of Science.

November 19, 2004

 

Black Tongues and Stomach Aches

It's always important to read the medicine bottle before taking the pill. Find out why on this Moment of Science.

November 19, 2004

 

A Fresh Breath of Methane

"A Fresh Breath of Methane" on this Moment of Science.

November 19, 2004

 

Pump You Up, Break You Down

How do steroids work, and what makes them so dangerous? Find out on this Moment of Science.

November 19, 2004

 

Ocean’s Most Wanted

They might seem innocent and lovely in your aquarium, but released into the wild, your plants and fish can knock aquatic ecosystems right out of balance.

November 19, 2004

 

Big Kid, Little Kid

Remember seesaws? Those things were great. But there was often a problem. "Big Kid, Little Kid" on this Moment of Science.

November 19, 2004

 

Why Mountains Stop Growing

Why do mountains stop growing? Find out on this Moment of Science.

November 19, 2004

 

Don’t Try This at Home!

You're cruising along a desert highway in your souped-up roadster. Unfortunately, you are not paying attention to the signs and zoom off the edge of an mesa.

November 19, 2004

 

A gold fish swimming around a bowl

Can Fish Smell?

Do fish have olfactory senses? How do they smell without a "nose?" Find out on this Moment of Science.

November 19, 2004

 

Fruit Fly Tongue

Learn about fruit flies and how their taste receptors on this Moment of Science.

November 19, 2004

 

Sublimation

You fill the ice tray up to the rim and put it in the freezer. The ice that results will be?

November 19, 2004

 

Squirrel vs. Snake

How do squirrels react to predatory snakes? Find out on this Moment of Science.

November 19, 2004

 

Ride ‘em Zebra?

Could rearing domesticated zebras raise a profit? Find out on this Moment of Science.

November 19, 2004

 

Walkin’ and Sloshin’

Ever wonder why it's so hard to carry open beverages without spilling anything?

November 19, 2004

 

Keep Your Tailgate Shut!

Does keeping your tailgate down give you better gas mileage?

November 19, 2004

 

The Ancestry Of Snakes

Where did snakes lose their limbs? Find out on this Moment of Science.

November 19, 2004

 

Vaccines Not Linked to Autism

Is there really a link between autism and vaccines? Find the truth, on this Moment of Science.

November 19, 2004

 

Science Hero: Jules Verne

Learn about science hero, Jules Verne, on this Moment of Science.

November 23, 2004

 

Single Fish Female Seeks Good Father

If you're a single parent, could the parental qualities you present attract a mate? It may not work for humans, but some fish find this scenario very effective.

November 23, 2004

 

Walking on Penguin Eggshells

For penguins, laying eggs can be one dangerous job. Learn more on this Moment of Science.

November 23, 2004

 

Frost-free Freeze Physics

Frost-free freeze physics--it's more than a tongue-twister.

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