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Archive for May 2009

May 1, 2009

 

Reflection from spoon

A Spoon’s Double Vision

These bouncing balls show you the path light would take when it reflects off the back of a real spoon (although light bounces into your eye, not out of it).

May 4, 2009

 

Mosquito sucking blood

Mosquito Love Buzz

Is there any sound more annoying than the whine of a mosquito?

May 5, 2009

 

A sea turtle swims near the ocean floor as a scuba diver looks on.

How Did Turtles Get Their Shells?

We may never know if the chicken or the egg came first, but scientists have discovered a fossil that sheds light on how turtles got their shells.

May 6, 2009

 

Ringed Sacoglossan sitting at ocean bottom

Sea Slugs That Really Are What They Eat!

In some species, up to half the sugar produced by the captive chloroplasts is passed to the sea slug.

May 8, 2009

 

Polar bear family with cub

How Polar Bears Keep Their Cool

Thanks to its thick coat of fur, its tough hide, and a four inch layer of blubber, a polar bear is extremely well insulated.

May 11, 2009

 

Coffee pouring into mug

Caffeine Hallucination

Can drinking too much coffee make you hallucinate?

May 12, 2009

 

Several dentistry tools on tray

Hypnotic Dentistry

Many of you are probably scared of going to the dentist. Here are some ways you can make the experience less frightening.

May 13, 2009

 

Colorful reef squid

When Over-eating Can Kill

It would only take a single oversized meal to kill or cause brain injury to a squid.

May 14, 2009

 

Crow perched on tree branch

Crow Thievery

Native American stories and legends depict crows as witty and tricky. Modern behaviorists agree; crows are one of the more intelligent bird species.

May 15, 2009

 

Pouring rain

When It Smells Like Rain

It smells like rain, but how? Find out in today's A Moment of Science.

May 18, 2009

 

Smoke filled air from pollution

Clean Air, Longer Lives

What's so important about having clean air and reducing air pollution? Find out on this Moment of Science.

May 19, 2009

 

Children playing outside

Recess and Better Behavior

Does a recess really help people learn? Find out in today's A Moment of Science.

May 20, 2009

 

Close up of cricket

Big-headed Males are Better Fighters

Are big-headed males really better fighters? Find out on this Moment of Science.

May 21, 2009

 

Star filled night sky

How Far the Stars?

Ever wonder how far apart the stars are from one another? Find out a good way to tell on this Moment of Science.

May 22, 2009

 

Wine Bottles

A TV Dinner by Candle Light

Experiments support the notion that knowing the price of something before trying it affects your overall experience.

May 25, 2009

 

Caterpillar scaling a plant stem

Buzz Off!

On today's Moment of Science, learn about the predatory relationship between caterpillars and wasps.

May 26, 2009

 

Pile of brown eggs

Are Calorie Restricted Diets the Fountain of Youth?

Members of the Calorie Restriction Society, also known as CRONies, believe they can live longer if they cut their calorie intake to 1800 calories per day.

May 27, 2009

 

Bees swarming around hive

Rodents, Bees, and Elephants

You've probably heard that elephants are afraid of small rodent like mice and rats. But is there really any truth in this? Find out on A Moment of Science.

May 28, 2009

 

Man gazing out at world

Follow that Gaze

Ever wonder why you follow someone's gaze whey they're looking into the sky? Find out on today's Moment of Science.

May 29, 2009

 

Man examining a Moa skeleton

Moa Treasure

Scientist are studying the extinct giant moa bird and its environment. Find out what kinds of artifacts they are searching for to help their study!

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