A Moment of Science

Archive for September 2008

September 1, 2008

 

dew

Is Dew In The Morning A Good Way To Predict The Weather?

"When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass; When grass is dry at morning light, look for rain before the night." Is this true?

September 8, 2008

 

skin

What Are Calluses And How Are They Formed?

Have you ever gotten a callus and wondered what is was?

September 9, 2008

 

melatonin

Melatonin: The Hormone Of Darkness

Find out why melatonin is called "the hormone of darkness."

September 11, 2008

 

can

What Causes A Can Of Food To Swell?

You've seen misshapen and swollen cans in the supermarket. What causes them to change shape?

September 15, 2008

 

butterflies

The Special Relationship Between Ants and Lycaenid Butterflies

Learn about the surprising relationship between caterpillars and ants.

September 16, 2008

 

dietcoke

How Do You Make A Diet-Coke Float?

Here is an at home experiment you can try! Learn about molecular density!

September 17, 2008

 

nutcracker

Food Caching

Learn about the many animals that have mastered food caching!

September 24, 2008

 

snow

Cryptoendolith, Antarctica’s Tough Organism

How can an organism survive in Antarctica? What is a cryptoendolith?

September 25, 2008

 

robin

How Do Robins And Other Birds Find Worms?

The early bird catches the worm. But, how do Robins find worms?

September 29, 2008

 

fire!

Can’t Sleep? Warm Your Hands!

Have you been having trouble sleeping lately? Learn about an interesting way to cure insomnia!

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