A Moment of Science
Want to stand out in the crowd? Find out what gives fluorescent colors their bright glow.
Watch our nearest planetary neighbor 'transit' across the sun on Tuesday. You're going to want to some good eye protection.
Scientists tested eighteen reindeer with light, and found that their eyes responded to both visible light and ultraviolet.
What would it be like if our eyes evolved to see infrared light?
Spiders have been found to decorate their webs with special ultraviolet-reflecting silk in flower-like patterns.
According a study, three-day old extracts from broccoli might protect the skin against damage caused by being in the sun too much. Tune in to learn more.
Why do regular incandescent light bulbs get hotter than fluorescent bulbs? Learn more on this Moment of Science.
It waddles around, covers itself with mud, and eats plants. Bor-ing. However, hippos are a lot cooler than we normally allow. In fact, hippos never sweat.
Have swordtail fish mastered the act of dating? Find out on this Moment of Science.
The coloring of certain flowers can have motivational effects on bees and caterpillars. Find out how on this Moment of Science.
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