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Archive for May 2007

May 2, 2007

 

Countless birds sit on a tree limbs.

Assisted Migration: Global Warming To Cause Early Migration

As you probably already know, when climate changes, life changes with it. But recent alterations in the Earth's climate could have very damaging consequences.

May 2, 2007

 

A bullet travels through a yellow bar of soap.

Bacteria A Must: The Downside Of Antibacterial Soaps

It may come as a shock to learn that some skin based bacteria is actually good for you. You might want to rethink all that hand cleansing.

May 2, 2007

 

Hot cocoa in cup with saucer and spoon

Cocoa and Blood Flow

According to one study, some kinds of cocoa could not only taste good, but be good for you, too. Learn more on this Moment of Science.

May 8, 2007

 

Mother holding daughter in arms

Mom’s Wake Up Call

Researchers want to know exactly what it is about mom's voice that brings children out of deep sleep faster and more effectively than even a smoke alarm.

May 21, 2007

 

Grove of Quaking Aspen trees

Quaking Aspen

The biggest living thing is not an animal at all, but a plant. Learn more on this Moment of Science.

May 21, 2007

 

A big blue whale

Big Blue Whales: The Gentle Giant

What is the biggest living animal? An elephant? Not even close. Learn more on this Moment of Science.

May 21, 2007

 

Lush, green rainforest

Green Sunscreen

On sunny days, you can stay in the shade or use sunscreen, but what about plants? Learn more on this Moment of Science.

May 21, 2007

 

Cute baby

The Male Fertility Clock

Medically speaking, it's generally known that when it comes to being pregnant and giving birth, younger is better. Learn more on this Moment of Science.

May 24, 2007

 

Knapweed in country landscape

Invasion of the Knapweed

Foreign, invasive plants take over the new neighborhood, often choking out native plants. What's with these bullies? Are they just tougher than everyone else?

May 24, 2007

 

Statue of Willam Shakespeare

Shakespeare on the Brain

"She speaks, yet she says nothing. What of that? Her eye discourses; I will answer it." Did you feel anything? Learn more on this Moment of Science.

May 24, 2007

 

Computer lab in Japan

Computer Trash

Your hard drive is getting full, so you delete a few photos, some word documents, and then empty the recycle bin. They're gone now, right?

May 24, 2007

 

Gummy candy on top of sprinkles

Sweet Thirst

Everyone knows salt makes you thirsty. However, did you know snacking on sugary foods makes you thirsty, too? Learn more on this Moment of Science.

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