A Moment of Science

Tiny Pollution Detectors 21.08.2025 2:00 ↓

Dogs get all the press for being wonderful scent detectors. But who could imagine that the lowly clam would take on a similar role as water based pollution detector?

The Partitioning of the Pollinator 20.08.2025 2:00 ↓

When you're making dinner, you probably want something easy. As it turns out, bees are also looking for the most efficient meal.

White Nose Syndrome Mystery 19.08.2025 2:00 ↓

A fungus has wreaked havoc on millions of bats since 2006.

A Cool Particle 18.08.2025 2:00 ↓

Clouds reflect sunlight, so could they help reduce climate change?

Migraines and Exercise 15.08.2025 2:00 ↓

If you experience migraines, should you avoid exercise to prevent triggering a migraine?

Crocodiles Swam the Atlantic 14.08.2025 2:00 ↓

If you were going to bet on a species to send on an ocean voyage without a boat, crocodiles would be a good pick.

Ancient Disease Resistance 13.08.2025 2:00 ↓

Scientists studying ancient Neanderthals believe they may know why some modern people have the immunity to certain conditions while others do not.

Fast brain waves provide new insights into sleep and wakefulness 12.08.2025 2:00 ↓

Neuroscientists discover previously unmeasured brain activity by using shorter timescales.

Poisonous Rats 11.08.2025 2:00 ↓

Yes, poisonous rats do exist. But only because they know how to steal.

Sleeping with Pets 08.08.2025 2:01 ↓

Is it dangerous to sleep with pets? Only if you kiss them on the nose.

Bomb-Sniffing Plants 07.08.2025 2:00 ↓

Some plants release toxins when they're threatened by a hungry insect looking for a meal. These bioengineers ran with the idea.

The Loudest Animal on Earth 06.08.2025 2:00 ↓

A great blue whale? How about a lion roaring? The loudest animal on Earth is actually quite small.

Why and When Did Mammals Start Producing Milk? 05.08.2025 2:00 ↓

Our early mammalian ancestors did not have nipples, so where did they come from?

Eavesdropping Bats Learn to Recognize a Good Meal 04.08.2025 2:00 ↓

Bats use echolocation to find prey, but it's not the only method for Fringe-lipped bats.

Dogs at Work 01.08.2025 2:00 ↓

Bringing dogs to work might sound like a recipe for chaos, but it might actually make you more productive.

The Social Web of Bullying 31.07.2025 2:00 ↓

We all know how bullying works, but research paints a more nuanced picture finding links between aggression and social status.

Is it OK to Drink Urine? 30.07.2025 2:00 ↓

Suppose it's an emergency? Well, here's everything you need to know.

Why Can’t We Remember Being Babies? 29.07.2025 2:00 ↓

Scientists know that infancy is a time of rapid learning. So, how come we can’t remember being a baby?

Getting Fat at Work 28.07.2025 2:00 ↓

Seems like there are plenty of reasons for the obesity epidemic, but it might actually have to do with work.

Beet Juice and Dementia 25.07.2025 2:00 ↓

Beet juice helps lower blood pressure. Could it also help prevent dementia?

Bird Hormones Mirror Life Strategies 24.07.2025 2:00 ↓

Hormones play a crucial role in an animal’s survival. Do different stress levels indicate different behaviors?

A Creature From Hell: Earth's Oldest Ant 23.07.2025 2:00 ↓

Finding an insect fossil in rock is unusual. What did these prehistoric ants look like?

Stimulating Math 22.07.2025 2:00 ↓

Are you allergic to math? Researchers might have found a treatment just for you.

The Long March 21.07.2025 2:00 ↓

What does walking have to do with fish? It turns out, the blueprint for walking might have existed for longer than previously thought.

Discovering a New Organ: the Interstitium 18.07.2025 2:00 ↓

You might be wondering how anatomists could have missed an organ in the human body, but that might to do with how unusual it is.