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Archive for February 2005

February 2, 2005

 

What’s for Lunch? Potassium

Need more potassium in your diet? Find out where to get it on this Moment of Science.

February 3, 2005

 

The Town That Fought A Volcano, And Won

On this Moment of Science, learn about the town that fought a volcano, and won!

February 3, 2005

 

Skinny Legs and All

Why do horses have skinny legs? Find out on this Moment of Science.

February 3, 2005

 

The Cardinal Mating Game

Imagine you're a female cardinal and you're looking for a mate. Before you are three males. Which one should you choose?

February 3, 2005

 

Volcanos and Water

What happens when a volcano erupts underwater? Find out on this Moment of Science.

February 10, 2005

 

Anchors Away, Me Boys–but How Far?

What happens if you throw your anchor overboard and there isn't enough chain to reach the bottom? Does the anchor haul you down with it?

February 10, 2005

 

Wise Owls

A wise old owl lived in an oak.The more he saw the less he spoke.The less he spoke the more he heard. Are owls really that wise? Find out on Moment of Science.

February 10, 2005

 

Understanding Abu Ghraib

"Understanding Abu Ghraib" on this Moment of Science.

February 10, 2005

 

Controlling Brain Pain

Great news for those of you who suffer from chronic migraines. Doctors at Northwestern Memorial have come up with a surgery to help control pain in the brain!

February 10, 2005

 

Did Dinosaurs Parent?

Did dinosaurs take an interest in parenting? Find out on this Moment of Science.

February 17, 2005

 

Small People

Standing no more than three and a half feet tall, these human ancestors hunted giant rats, lumbering lizards, and miniature elephants.

February 17, 2005

 

Joke Evolution

Did you ever make up a joke? Most likely you have not. Learn more on this Moment of Science.

February 17, 2005

 

Moths Sniffing Out Odors

According to one study, scientists were able to train moths to associate certain smells with food. Learn more on this Moment of Science.

February 17, 2005

 

Why Did the Proto-chicken Cross the Road?

Very few people actually sit down and make up jokes, yet everyone is always telling jokes. Where do they come from? Learn more on this Moment of Science.

February 17, 2005

 

Safe Sex for Moths

Certain species of male moths use toxins to protect themselves during sex. Learn more on this Moment of Science.

February 24, 2005

 

Stomach Stapling

Nearly 2/3 of all American adults are overweight. Of those, almost 1/3 are obese. What’s to be done? Learn more on this Moment of Science.

February 24, 2005

 

Right Ear, Left Ear

Did you know your right and left ears process sound differently? Learn more on this Moment of Science.

February 24, 2005

 

Pumped Up and Up and Up

Scientists have been experimenting with ways to tackle problems like the muscle loss that occurs with aging. Learn more on this Moment of Science.

February 24, 2005

 

Jamaican Click Beetle

Do you know anything about the Jamaican click beetle? It’s a bioluminescent insect and it’s belly glows orange. Learn more on this Moment of Science.

February 24, 2005

 

Remembering Alien Abductions

If a memory causes physical distress, does that necessarily mean that the event you’re remembering actually happened? Learn more on this Moment of Science.

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