A Moment of Science

Archive for December 2004

December 2, 2004

 

Fried Candy Bars

Learn about the magic of making fried candy bars, on this Moment of Science.

December 2, 2004

 

Methuselah Insect

What insect has the longest life span of them all? Find out on this Moment of Science.

December 2, 2004

 

Green fungi growing on a tree

Fungi

Fungi: Plant, Animal, or Neither? The answer may surprise you.

December 2, 2004

 

Out for the Count

If you've ever had major surgery, you probably remember lying down and waking up--but nothing in between. Learn about anesthetics on this Moment of Science.

December 2, 2004

 

Bye-bye Chicago?

Is Chicago really sinking? Find out on this Moment of Science.

December 13, 2004

 

The Mystery of Photorespiration

Learn about the mystery of photorespiration on this Moment of Science.

December 13, 2004

 

Smallest Fish

What is the smallest fish? Find out on this Moment of Science.

December 13, 2004

 

Running Rings Around Us

Ever wondered what makes up Saturn's rings? Find out on this Moment of Science.

December 13, 2004

 

Quantum Computing Power

The future is nearly here! Learn about the coming advances in quantum physics on this Moment of Science.

December 16, 2004

 

Cold Heart, Warm Hands, and Alcohol

Does drinking an alcoholic beverage make you warmer? Find out on this Moment of Science.

December 16, 2004

 

Smashing Atoms

What are we really made of? Find out on this Moment of Science.

December 16, 2004

 

Eye Spy

You've seen it in movies. Someone is asked for identification, and instead of producing a badge or a picture, they simply look into a camera.

December 16, 2004

 

Farewell to Arms

Fly often? If you do, who gets the arm rest? You? Or your neighbor?

December 16, 2004

 

The Front End of the Earth

Enjoy star gazing?Then this Moment of Science is for you!

December 16, 2004

 

Nice Set of Pipes

Whether heard in a church or concert hall, the tones of a pipe organ are unmistakable. These massive instruments can weigh many tons, but how do they work?

December 16, 2004

 

Heart Failure No Epidemic

True or false:we are now in the midst of a heart-failure epidemic? Find out on this Moment of Science.

December 16, 2004

 

Parallax

You may have heard of parallax, but what is it? Find out on this Moment of Science.

December 16, 2004

 

Choosing the Perfect Date Movie

How do you choose the perfect date movie? Find out on this Moment of Science.

December 16, 2004

 

Catnip

It induces euphoria, and excites the sexual regions of the brain. It is quite possibly hallucinogenic. What is it? Find out on this Moment of Science.

December 16, 2004

 

Zippy Aliens

Since time slows down the closer you get to the speed of light, if alien spaceships could travel at light speed, wouldn't they take longer to get places?

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