A Moment of Science
There is much talk about turning sunlight into power... Learn more about the technology at play.
Have you ever gotten a virus and wondered how your body was fighting it off?
Have you ever seen pictures of the sun and wondered what those dark spots were? They're sunspots!
Scientists have always struggled with this riddle...however, new research is giving some clues to the answer.
Why are chimps unafraid of fire? It may be because they know where the flame are going...
You spill some coffee, after the spill dries you notice a ring... what causes the ring around the coffee?
You may have seen wind farms popping up in your area...
Do you have stinky feet? It may be time to invest in some odor-eating socks!
Cowbirds lay their eyes in the nests of other birds... so how do baby cowbirds know they are cowbirds?
You're driving along at night and suddenly you're blinded by light. You flick the tab on your rear-view mirror... what happens next?
When you look at horses, deer, and gazelles, it is funny to notice their skinny legs. Why do these animals have such skinny legs?
Scientists are learning that emotions, such as laughter, are universal.
Have you seen the new wind farms being built? You may have noticed that most of the wind turbines have three blades- why is that?
Why do we swing our arms while walking? Scientists are researching how we walk.
Heat was once thought to be a liquid. However, we know know that heat is a measure of kinetic energy.
Is it okay to refreeze uncooked meat? Is it safe?
Smoking a pipe or cigar may seem less harmful compared to cigarettes however, it is still a very dangerous habit.
Did you know that years and years ago the magnetic poles switched places?
Have you ever wondered why the magnetic fields change places?
There's been a lot of talk about running barefood. Is it better for your body to run barefoot or with shoes?
Why is it so difficult to tear paper in an even, straight line?
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