A Moment of Science
We humans are vain. It’s true. What other species watches its weight or worries about aging? Learn more on this Moment of Science.
There is plenty of evidence, after all, that modern day birds evolved from dinosaurs. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
Do you like walnuts? These tasty little nuts are packed with goodies to boost your health and well-being. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
We’ve all heard how important fiber is in our diet, but what’s so great about fiber? Learn more on this Moment of Science.
Nestled in your brain is a biological clock that matches the 24 hour clock of a day. However, they may be another clock. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
Would you lay on a bed of nails? It’s safer than you may think! Learn more on this Moment of Science.
Why can we send a person to the moon, but not cure baldness? Learn more on this Moment of Science.
A recent study shows men and women respond differently to stressors. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
A standing wave is a wave that reverberates between two end-points. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
You know the saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? What do apples really have to do with healthy living? Learn more on this Moment of Science.
Does a ball being carried on a moving skateboard have forward momentum? Learn more on this Moment of Science.
You graduate, get married, have kids, and around the age of 35 you’re no longer so young and so lean. What happened? Learn more on this Moment of Science.
Though it’s true that identical twins have the same DNA, that doesn’t mean that there’s no way to tell them apart. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
Why does earth only have one moon, while other planets have many? Jupiter alone has nearly 40 moons! Learn more on this Moment of Science.
If you’ve had a child, maybe you’ve wondered how those baby diapers are able to hold in liquid. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
Studying the way parrots vocalize can help scientists better understand the way humans vocalize. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
What does a tropical honeybee have to do with evaluating the merit of a theory as to how dinosaurs became extinct? Learn more on this Moment of Science.
Bald eagles are not longer an endangered species. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
Maggots are the first live animals to get FDA approval for use as a medical device. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
Try running your fingers along your scalp. You’ll find bumps and ridges and planes. The human skull is anything but round! Learn more on this Moment of Science.
The Greek philosopher-scientist Archimedes is famous for discovering the idea of buoyancy. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
Anyone who loves the beach can tell you about the distinctive sound of the ocean hitting the sand: Woooosh. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
For a long time people have been fascinated by comets passing by the earth. How close are they? Learn more on this Moment of Science.
Variety in color stimulates our appetites. The more colors thrown together, the more we eat. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
What are the odds of giving birth to a boy? Learn more on this Moment of Science.
As if ordinary mistletoe didn’t already spell trouble for trees, its cousin the dwarf mistletoe is a huge problem. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
Inbreeding is the term used when animals mate with their relatives. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
Why does blowing on hot soup help to cool it off? Learn more on this Moment of Science.
Why do snakes have forked tongues and why do they flick them? Learn more on this Moment of Science.
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