A Moment of Science

A Change in the Air 30.10.2025 2:00 ↓

Isn’t it great to have fresh air? You might be surprised to learn that our planet’s air didn’t always contain oxygen.

Spider Silk 29.10.2025 2:00 ↓

If you've ever unsuspectingly walked into a spider's web, you know how easy it is to get wrapped up in its thin, sticky, silken threads. What makes it so strong?

Estrogen and Breathing 28.10.2025 2:00 ↓

Sleep apnea is a disorder in which air is obstructed to some degree while someone sleeps, but it’s more common in men for a reason.

Loud Dolphins 27.10.2025 2:00 ↓

A noisy ocean full of human activity makes it harder for dolphins to hear each other.

Lighter Than Air 24.10.2025 2:00 ↓

Who was the first to fly? You might guess Orville Wright, but actually, the first flight occurred in the 18th century after the discovery of hydrogen.

Fail 15% of the Time to Learn Best 23.10.2025 2:00 ↓

If you get the answer right 100% of the time, you’re just not learning anything new.

Stand Up, Be More Creative? 22.10.2025 2:00 ↓

Sitting for long stretches of time is detrimental to your health, and possibly your creativity.

Scared of Snakes? 21.10.2025 2:00 ↓

According to some biological anthropologists, humans have evolved to be particularly wary of snakes.

Painful Math 20.10.2025 2:00 ↓

Does math anxiety cause you pain? According to one study, the brain thinks so.

A Million Years in the Dark: The World of the Mexican Blind Cavefish 17.10.2025 2:00 ↓

Suppose as a fish, you lived your entire life in darkness. How would you find your way around?

The Smell of Anxiety 16.10.2025 2:00 ↓

How do emotions impact our sense of smell?

Myopic Misery 15.10.2025 2:00 ↓

You may have heard the phrase “Sadder but wiser,” but according to one study, sadness seems to make us less wise, at least with money.

Sometimes It's Good to Be Second Best 14.10.2025 2:00 ↓

If you’re a baboon, being an alpha comes with its benefits. However, it comes with a price.

When Forgetfulness Comes in Handy 13.10.2025 2:00 ↓

The Clark’s Nutcracker, a pretty bird that lives in the mountains of western North America, sometimes gets forgetful about where they hide pine nuts.

Those Who Don't Like Music 10.10.2025 2:00 ↓

Everyone likes music, right? Except the people with what’s being called “specific musical anhedonia.”

Small Testicles, Better Fathers? 09.10.2025 2:00 ↓

A study with 70 men assessed interest and involvement in parenting and took some measurements. Can you guess the results?

Why Humans--but Not Chimps--Get Cancer 08.10.2025 2:00 ↓

Humans and chimpanzees share 96 percent of their DNA. So why are diseases like cancer so common in humans but so rare in chimps?

Bear-crossed Lovers 07.10.2025 2:00 ↓

Polar Bears and Grizzly Bears do share some DNA, but they’re separate species. Except for a couple instances.

The Butterwort: Ruthless Carnivore of the World 06.10.2025 2:00 ↓

Mosquitoes, ants, and midges, had best take warning – this plant is nature’s flypaper!

Working Overtime 03.10.2025 2:00 ↓

The more money you make, the more likely you are to work more. But is that healthy?

Imaginary Eating 02.10.2025 2:00 ↓

Can imagination help you eat less?

A Brief History of "High-fidelity" Sound 01.10.2025 2:00 ↓

How did the limitations of early recording techniques influence how speak on the radio?

Can Tooth Fillings Pick Up Radio Signals? 30.09.2025 2:00 ↓

Lucille Ball once made a spooky claim: while driving down a bumpy road, she began to hear music—from inside her mouth!

Why We Can't Walk Through Walls 29.09.2025 2:00 ↓

Atoms are mostly empty space, so what’s stopping us from walking through walls?

Fearing the Dentist 26.09.2025 2:00 ↓

It turns out, you might have inherited your fear of the dentist.