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Archive for December 2010

December 1, 2010

 

Bugleweed plant with purple flowers

Plants Are Great At Defending Themselves Against Natural Enemies

Plants are using wonderful and intriguing ways to defend themselves against predators.

December 2, 2010

 

A man getting his brain scanned

Could A Brain Scan Help Diagnose Autism?

Researchers are experimenting with different kinds of brain scan they hope could help predict autism.

December 3, 2010

 

two siamese fighting fish prepare to fight

Siamese Fighting Fish Are Keeping Score

Why are so many fish gathering to watch other fish fight?

December 6, 2010

 

Comet with a blue tint

Tycho Brahe: Comet Investigator

How can you tell how far away stars, planets, and comets are without modern instruments?

December 7, 2010

 

Public Washers and Dryers

How Do Dryer Sheets Work?

Yes, we have the answer! How do those dryer sheets work in the dryer?

December 8, 2010

 

eagle

Eagles Have Eyes That Produce A Telephoto Effect

Eagle's have very different vision compared to humans.

December 9, 2010

 

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Don’t Worry, You’re Not Going Bald. You’re Just Losing Your Hair!

Do you notice the hairs in the bathtub or on your comb? Relax, you should not worry!

December 10, 2010

 

person drawing a line on a paper

How To Find The Shortest Route: Leonhard Euler And Euler Circuits

How do you find the fastest route to your destination?

December 13, 2010

 

two men in deep conversation

Why Is Face-To-Face Testimony More Convincing?

"The man who" effect and how it effects face-to-face testimony.

December 14, 2010

 

illustration of a blue whale and a person

Blue Whales Sing In Perfect Pitch

No, they aren't trying to get on American Idol. Research shows that blue whales use Doppler shift to sing.

December 15, 2010

 

Homemade paper drying

The Chemical Process Of Cellulose To Paper

How does cellulose turn into paper? What chemistry is occurring?

December 16, 2010

 

Old books that are falling apart

Why Do Some Old Books Turn Yellow And Fall Apart?

You go to the library and check out an old book. When opening the book, you notice the pages are yellow and falling apart. Why is this happening?

December 17, 2010

 

Barrels of taffy in different colors

What Is The Boiling Point For Candy?

Changing the temperature and amount of water will change the type of candy being made.

December 20, 2010

 

The Empire State Building in New York, New York

Which Hits The Ground First: A Golf Ball Or A Bowling Ball?

Yes, the classic physics question is visited again. A Moment of Science learns about mass and gravity.

December 21, 2010

 

Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Physics Of Ramps: What Hits The Ground First?

Galileo's classic physics experiment looked at using a ramp!

December 22, 2010

 

Girl smiling warmly

Making Stem Cells From A Wise Part Of The Body: Wisdom Teeth

Scientists may soon be able to use wisdom teeth to create stem cells.

December 23, 2010

 

Oil spill on the ground

Why Should You Change Your Car’s Oil?

It can be a pain but changing your car's oil is very important!

December 24, 2010

 

Cat playing with a purple ball on a white background

What Is Catnip?

Give your cat catnip and they go crazy! What is catnip and why do cats love it so much?

December 27, 2010

 

A man shuffling playing cards before a poker game

Genetic Poker: Why Inbreeding Is A Danger

Humans must learn about the dangers of inbreeding before it's too late.

December 28, 2010

 

brain_horror

The Enteric Nervous System: Your “Extra” Brain

It would probably make a pretty cheesy horror movie, but the thing is, it's true. In fact, that creature with the extra brain is you.

December 29, 2010

 

Lily pads floating in water

Lily Pads, Cecropia Trees, And Vines

The Cecropia tree is the only tree in the rain forest not loaded down with vines... why?

December 30, 2010

 

oil in a metal can

What Happens When Machines Jam?

There is a lot of physics behind machines. Why do machines jam and what is done to prevent them from breaking?

December 31, 2010

 

Christmas tree on the curb

What Should You Do With Your Old Christmas Tree?

Christmas is over but what should you do with your Christmas tree?

December 2, 2010

 

Koala bear in a tree

Koala Bears Help Ecologists And Conservationists Map Habitats

Koalas are being used to study populations and habitats. Researchers hope to learn where koalas prefer to live and eat.

December 3, 2010

 

puzzle pieces connected together

fMRIs Could Help Diagnose Autism More Accurately

Could brain scans be used to detect autism? A new Yale School of Medicine study is using fMRI images to map the brain of autism patients.

December 5, 2010

 

star wars stormtroopers

7 Gifts for the Nerd in Your Life

Having trouble finding the perfectly geeky gift? A Moment of Science is here to help.

December 8, 2010

 

mono_lake

NASA Discovers New Life Form

A new discovery suggests that living organisms may exist in places that scientists never before dreamed possible.

December 9, 2010

 

Goldfish swimming against a blue background

11 Things You Didn’t Know About Fish

Why do fish have fins? Does water temperature affect fish temperament? And why have scientists sent a robot to live with the fish?

December 10, 2010

 

Two dolphins swimming along the ocean floor

I Get By With A Little Help From My Dolphin Friends

A new study has found that dolphin mothers who get help from female friends are more successful compared to those without help.

December 12, 2010

 

meteor_shower

Don’t Miss The Best Meteor Shower Of 2010!

Bundle up and head outside to view this stellar performance on December 13th and 14th. No telescope required!

December 21, 2010

 

Christmas Tree lit up

Electric Eel Powers Christmas Tree

A Christmas tree in Tokyo is being lit in a very unconventional way!

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