A Moment of Science

The ocean is changing color 08.12.2023 2:00 ↓

About 56% of the ocean’s surface has changed in color. An expanse larger than Earth’s entire land surface has become slightly greener.

What makes fluorescent colors so bright? 07.12.2023 1:59 ↓

Have you ever wondered why fluorescent colors -- like you see in highlighters or clothing dyes, for instance - seem so much brighter than other colors?

The importance of the magnetic field for life on Earth 06.12.2023 1:59 ↓

What did the Earth need to become habitable?

Why are dogs such messy drinkers? 05.12.2023 2:00 ↓

Dogs aren't quite as graceful as we humans when it comes to taking a drink. But you might give your pooch more credit if you knew that her lapping method is the most effective one.

Wallabies in England? 04.12.2023 2:00 ↓

Imagine yourself walking through the English countryside. You might expect to come across some squirrels, moles, foxes, and badgers. However, you may find an unexpected animal friend crossing you path: a red-necked wallaby!

Rats stay closer together in colder temperatures 01.12.2023 2:00 ↓

Have you ever watched a bunch of rats hanging out together? You might notice something interesting.

Air pressure and drinking straws 30.11.2023 2:00 ↓

When you sit down to a glass of iced tea with a straw in it, you might say that you are sucking the tea up through the straw. But is this accurate?

Today's sturgeon is a blast from the past 29.11.2023 2:00 ↓

If you want a piece of living history, where would you look? You could visit California’s giant redwoods, or simply watch the birds, those descendants of dinosaurs. But consider, instead, the humble sturgeon.

Your skin's thermometer 28.11.2023 2:00 ↓

What temperature is comfortable for your skin? The answer might be different from air temperature.

Don't count out moths when it comes to pollination 27.11.2023 2:00 ↓

When you think of pollination, you probably think of bees buzzing around on a bright summer day.

Why would you drive a cockroach? 24.11.2023 2:00 ↓

Scientists found a way to drive a cockroach the way you might drive a car. What does that mean?

How do insects drink? 23.11.2023 2:00 ↓

Insects need water just like the rest of us, so how do they drink?

Healing damage from a heart attack 22.11.2023 2:00 ↓

Some medical researchers are looking for new ways to prevent heart attack damage from happening.

Does money bring happiness? 21.11.2023 2:00 ↓

According to that famous Beatles song, no: "Money Can't Buy Me Love." But, of course, the Beatles also had a hit with their cover of the Motown song "Money, That's What I Want."

The yeast that was lost and found 20.11.2023 2:00 ↓

Ask any brewer and they will tell you that yeast is the secret to making beer.

Does trampling the lawn really harm the grass? 17.11.2023 2:00 ↓

Hurting a blade of grass isn't the end of its life. But how does it affect the soil?

Stink bugs aren't all bad 16.11.2023 2:00 ↓

Many species of stink bugs are also pests, but some are beneficial.

Don't tie yourself in (muscle) knots 15.11.2023 2:00 ↓

You might be sitting in your car. Or slouching at your desk. Or hunched over your phone. Take a minute to think: are you comfortable?

Gone fishing, virtually 14.11.2023 1:59 ↓

A lot of the time phishing is used by people who want to steal your personal information and bank account numbers.

Stressed out quails and their eggs 13.11.2023 2:00 ↓

There's been a long debate between nature and nurture. Scientists have found evidence of a quail's environment impacting egg development.

Social isolation and inflammation 10.11.2023 1:59 ↓

There’s research showing that social isolation is associated with increase inflammation in the body.

There's plastic dust all over our national parks 09.11.2023 2:00 ↓

Our national parks are being coated in dust: plastic dust.

Wishing on a meteor shower's shooting stars 08.11.2023 2:00 ↓

If you see a shooting star, make a wish. If you see scores of shooting stars, make a note: you’re witnessing a meteor shower.

How do apples get their shine? 07.11.2023 1:59 ↓

All fruits and vegetables produce a natural, dull waxy coating that acts a barrier to the outside world.

Why do we get so enraged? 06.11.2023 2:00 ↓

Sometimes, something small can really set our anger off. Why does this happen?