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Archive for September 2004

September 2, 2004

 

A Smooth Wake

Have you ever wondered why a ship's wake is smooth with all the waves around it? Find out on this Moment of Science.

September 2, 2004

 

The Real Final Frontier

It may sound sci-fi, but the Termination Shock is one of two proposed boundaries to our solar system. Learn about the final frontier on this Moment of Science.

September 2, 2004

 

Swim Like a Fish

Ever wondered what it's like to swim like a fish? Find out on this Moment of Science.

September 2, 2004

 

Proton Therapy

Doctors have developed a promising new procedure that could revolutionize the way we fight cancer. Learn about proton therapy on this Moment of Science.

September 2, 2004

 

Carnivorous Bees

Where in the world are there bees that couldn't care less about flowers, but sure love to sink their mouths into dead animal carcasses?

September 9, 2004

 

Sedna

Learn about the most distant object to orbit the sun, on this Moment of Science.

September 9, 2004

 

The Mathematical Marriage Predictor

Want to know if your marriage is going to last? Learn about the mathematical marriage predictor on this Moment of Science.

September 9, 2004

 

The Nucleus

Learn about the make-up of a nucleus on this Moment of Science.

September 9, 2004

 

Ice Quake!

Over a hundred quakes have happened in the last decade. But they didn't occur near fault lines. What were they near? Find out on this Moment of Science.

September 9, 2004

 

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Are you unhappy with your body? Learn about body dysmorphic disorder on this Moment of Science.

September 16, 2004

 

Drinking and Smoking

When it comes to trying to quit smoking, there's more to it than willpower. Learn about the role alcohol plays with smoking, on this Moment of Science.

September 16, 2004

 

Fish Blind Dates

There are plenty of examples in nature of females being attracted to the biggest males. Learn about the Atlantic Mollies on this Moment of Science.

September 16, 2004

 

Summer Breeze, Makes Me Feel Fine

Why is it always breezy at the beach? Find out on this Moment of Science.

September 16, 2004

 

The Time Before Fire

Did you know that there was a time before fire ever existed? Learn more on this Moment of Science.

September 16, 2004

 

A Pain in the Ear

Why is it that young children always get ear aches, but adults never do? Find out on this Moment of Science.

September 23, 2004

 

Frozen Smoke

What's as light as smoke but strong as a brick? Find out on this Moment of Science.

September 23, 2004

 

Calling Dr. Darwin

Is a fever always bad? Find out on this Moment of Science.

September 23, 2004

 

Rapid Evolution and Population Dynamics

A recent study suggests that adaptive evolution might actually play a role in the dynamics of the predator-prey relationship.

September 30, 2004

 

Another Reason To Turn Off The TV

A recent study suggests that the fast-paced, flickering images on televisions can harm kids' ability to relax and concentrate.

September 30, 2004

 

The Sleep That Repeats

What does your body do when you are sleeping? Believe it or not, your body is doing a lot while you are sleeping and this is another reason why sleep is good.

September 30, 2004

 

How Parenting Affects the Brain

On this Moment of Science, we discuss how parenting affects the brain.

September 30, 2004

 

Infrasound: Sounds You Can’t Hear

There's a whole world of sound, called infrasound, that your ears can't pick up. Learn more, on this Moment of Science.

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