A Moment of Science
Ever been so scared that you can't move? Well freezing is actually an effective defense mechanism!
Before giving an answer, let's think for a second about the kind of thing we can learn even from so commonplace an event.
A species is the most basic unit of classification for all organisms that live, or have ever lived, on Earth.
Have you heard that the long-beaked echidna, which scientists thought was extinct, has been found again in New Guinea? Learn more on this Moment of Science.
Learn about the differences between apes and humans on this Moment of Science.
Our love of sweetness is written directly into our genes. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
There’s something really funny about dreams. Well, okay, there are a lot of funny things about dreams. Even though we all can remember certain kinds of dreams, it’s curious just how hard it is to remember your dreams in general. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
True or False? Snakes have heat-vision that allows them to catch their dinners in the dark. Find out on this Moment of Science.
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