A Moment of Science

Visitors From Alpha Centauri 23.06.2025 2:00 ↓

Do we have extraterrestrial visitors in our solar system?

Teenage Marijuana Use May Lead To Psychotic Symptoms In The Future 20.06.2025 2:01 ↓

A 10-year study on teenage cannabis users reveals the risk of developing psychotic illness.

Australopithecus africanus: Your (Mostly) Vegetarian Relative 19.06.2025 2:00 ↓

You might know a vegetarian in your family, but what about your prehistoric relatives?

What Causes Morning Breath? 18.06.2025 2:02 ↓

Do you have bad morning breath? What about a raspy morning voice? Gravity is to blame.

The Ancient Cannibals of Maszycka Cave 17.06.2025 2:00 ↓

Archeologists have made a gruesome discovery at an archeological site in Southern Poland.

Why Are Siamese Cats Cross-Eyed? 16.06.2025 2:01 ↓

Have you ever noticed that Siamese cats are cross-eyed? In fact, that's the only way a Siamese cat can see straight.

Right Brain, Left Face 13.06.2025 2:00 ↓

Have you ever noticed that famous portraits always tend to depict people from their left side?

Why Do Teens Make Dumb Decisions 12.06.2025 2:00 ↓

Adults aren't exempt from making dumb decisions, either. It's all about impulse control.

The Creature with an Extra Brain 11.06.2025 2:01 ↓

Thinking with your stomach? After all, it does have its own nervous system.

Eary Mammals Probably Had Dark Coats 10.06.2025 2:00 ↓

How did scientists determine the color of the coats of prehistoric mammals from only a fossil?

Counting Fish 09.06.2025 2:00 ↓

The angelfish is making waves for demonstrating the surprising ability to count.

The Benefits of Bullying 06.06.2025 2:01 ↓

Some marmots – a type of ground squirrel – live longer when they get bullied by others.

How Baleen Whales Hide Their Songs from Predators 05.06.2025 1:59 ↓

Baleen whales, like the humpback whale, are known for their songs. But their predators can hear them, too.

Diver Up 04.06.2025 2:01 ↓

The Cartesian Diver is an easy science experiment for kids to make at home. How does it work?

Diver Down 03.06.2025 2:00 ↓

Rene Descartes discovered the phenomenon behind this neat science trick you can do at home.

Meet the Mola: A Fish the Size of Your Car 02.06.2025 1:59 ↓

The heaviest Mola weighed 6,000 pounds. These lumpy pillow-shaped fish love floating on the surface of the water.

New Elephant Species 30.05.2025 1:59 ↓

These elephants were hiding in plain sight – for almost 1.9 million years.

Happy Memories 29.05.2025 2:00 ↓

What’s the scientific method to happiness? It might just be how you think about the past.

The Cuckoo's Secret 28.05.2025 2:00 ↓

A bird that abandons their eggs? What’s worse – these birds leave them in other species’ nests.

Exercising While under the Weather 27.05.2025 2:00 ↓

Does it help to exercise when you're sick for a speedy recovery?

How Casino Design Influences Gamblers’ Minds and Wallet 26.05.2025 1:59 ↓

Save some money for the buffet, because this game is rigged.

Do Flying Fish Really Fly? 23.05.2025 1:59 ↓

Do they really fly? Or just kinda jump out of the water?

Snoring and Metabolic Syndrome 22.05.2025 1:59 ↓

Snoring is annoying, but it's also a red flag for metabolic syndrome.

The Oldest Fossil Tadpoles 21.05.2025 2:00 ↓

Have frogs changed very much since the days of the dinos?

Being Top Banana, a Double-edged Sword 20.05.2025 2:00 ↓

Being top banana comes with its advantages (and parasitic worms).