A Moment of Science

Archive for June 2010

June 1, 2010

 

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Can Solar Power Also Be Used To Make Liquid Fuels?

With the advancements made in technology; have we come to a point where solar power can be used to make liquid fuels?

June 2, 2010

 

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Why Does Ice Cream Melt On A Hot Day? The Answer: Heat Conduction.

It's human intuition that something cold left outside in the sun will melt... but why?

June 3, 2010

 

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A Snake’s 6th Sense: The Vomeronasal System

Sometimes it seems like snakes have a sixth sense. You may call their "sixth sense" the vomeronasal system.

June 4, 2010

 

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Why Do Snakes Have Forked Tongues?

Why are snake's tongues shaped the way they are?

June 7, 2010

 

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Put Down The Food! It Is Not A Good Way To Calm A Temper Tantrum!

Have you ever given food or candy to a screaming child to get them to behave?

June 8, 2010

 

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Learn How Thermoses Work!

Back in the day, thermoses were all the rage. Learn how they worked!

June 9, 2010

 

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How The Earthquake In Chile Shortened Our Days

You may have heard that the earthquake in Chile caused our days to become a little shorter. How is this possible?

June 10, 2010

 

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Slosh! What Happens When Water Has Walls…

What is slosh? What is a standing wave? How are these related to physics?

June 11, 2010

 

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Anchors And Weak Links

How do sailors avoid throwing an anchor overboard and there not being enough chain to reach the bottom?

June 14, 2010

 

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Cockroaches V. Radiation: Who Wins?

We've all heard rumors that cockroaches can survive, well, anything. But, could they survive nuclear war?

June 15, 2010

 

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Cockroaches V. Global Warming: Who Wins?

The consequences of global warming seem daunting for humans... but, what about cockroaches?

June 16, 2010

 

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Arthur C. Clarke And Stationary Satellites

Did you know that Arthur C. Clark proposed the idea that satellites could remain motionless in the air?

June 17, 2010

 

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Geostationary Satellites: Speed And Orbit

Why can't we place satellites directly above houses that are using the signal? Why does speed determine the placement of satellites? Find out now!

June 18, 2010

 

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How Do Bugs Float On Water?

How do bugs stand on water without going under? Learn about water molecules, surface tension, and hydrophobia!

June 21, 2010

 

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Bugs, Dimples, And Walking On Water…

Just how do bugs walk on water? Learn how bugs use their feet and surface tension to walk.

June 22, 2010

 

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Earth Has Love Handles!

Yes, it's true, Earth has "love handles!" Learn more about Earth's bulge...

June 23, 2010

 

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Salty Consequences: When Do You Add The Salt?

When is the best time to add salt to food? Before or after you cook it?

June 24, 2010

 

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Are Nuclear Power Plants Getting Safer?

Nuclear power plants are scary places. However, have they become safer over the years?

June 25, 2010

 

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Why Don’t Vultures Get Food Poisoning?

How do vultures avoid getting sick since they are known as nature's "clean up crew?"

June 28, 2010

 

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What Is Causing A Decline In The Vulture Population?

What is happening to vultures around the world? Why are they declining in numbers?

June 29, 2010

 

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Henry Ford And His Soybean Car

You may have heard about Henry Ford's "soy car." Did this car exist? How did the soy car work?

June 30, 2010

 

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The Bacteria-Killing Bandage

Did you know there is a bandage out there that can kill toxic bacteria?

June 24, 2010

 

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Could a Fountain of Youth Capsule Cause Cancer?

Are you tired of looking for new anti-aging remedies? New discoveries suggest that your answer could be found in one little pill.

June 24, 2010

 

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From Fins To Feet

Scientists are connecting the dots in the evolutionary journey from sea to soil.

June 24, 2010

 

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A New Decade For Science In Africa

Pan-African networks are discussing the need for more local funding and a new plan for the future of scientific research in Africa.

June 24, 2010

 

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Lab-Grown Engagement Rings?

Find out the difference between naturally-mined gems and cultured gems.

June 25, 2010

 

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Viral Art: Luke Jerram’s Infectious Sculptures

One glass blower found his inspiration in microbiology, more specifically, killer viruses.

June 28, 2010

 

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“Vegetative” Patients May Be Given a New Voice, Through EEGs

Scientists explore a new way of communication for seemingly vegetative patients.

June 29, 2010

 

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Electronic Eyeglasses Look To Replace Bifocals

For those who strain to see both near and far, bifocals have been the answer for a couple hundred years. Until now.

June 30, 2010

 

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Banishing Wrinkles: From Your Tomatoes, That Is

Scientists have discovered a natural organic compound that will keep your tomatoes firmer and fresher for longer!

June 30, 2010

 

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Does What We Touch Affect the Way We Think?

Something as simple as an object's texture can affect how you think and feel about the world around you.

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