A Moment of Science

The invisible world of ancient manuscripts 25.08.2023 2:00 ↓

If you look at ancient manuscripts, you may notice that beneath the text, there is often a faint outline of other words that have been erased and written over.

Spider webs go way back 24.08.2023 2:00 ↓

Some webs look tangled, while others look like delicate, perfect wheels. The latter are called orb webs.

Self-sharpening sea urchin teeth 23.08.2023 1:59 ↓

Researchers discovered sea urchins keep their teeth sharp all on their own.

It's a miracle! The abilities of the agbayun berry 22.08.2023 2:00 ↓

What if there was a food that could trick the brain into thinking that something sour, like a lemon or lime, was actually sweet?

Some hairstyles can lead to traction alopecia 21.08.2023 2:00 ↓

There are some common hairstyles that can lead to traction alopecia, or hair loss.

Not-so-total recall: Your brain and the Mandela Effect 18.08.2023 2:00 ↓

Does the Monopoly Man wear a monocle? Is the evil queen’s incantation, “Mirror, mirror on the wall?” Does Curious George have a tail?

Why soap and hard water don't mix 17.08.2023 2:00 ↓

Without soap, clothes, dishes, and even your body don't get very clean. But even soap falls short of doing the job in areas with hard water.

Cuttlefish seeing in three dimensions 16.08.2023 2:00 ↓

Find out how scientists learned cuttlefish see in three dimensions with today's A Moment of Science

Why you should thank NASA for rainy-day road safety 15.08.2023 2:01 ↓

Why you should thank NASA for rainy-day road safety on this Moment of Science.

Brain activity related to consciousness in dying people 14.08.2023 2:00 ↓

Scientists noted interesting findings in the brain activity of patients undergoing cardiac arrest.

Cloudy vs clear apple juice: Which do you prefer? 11.08.2023 2:00 ↓

Most people prefer clear apple juice, but cloudy has its own appeal as well.

How far south can you see the Aurora Borealis? 10.08.2023 1:59 ↓

How far south do the Northern Lights go?

Using laziness as a survival strategy 09.08.2023 2:00 ↓

The Damaraland mole-rats save up their energy for a rainy day.

Walk the walk with pedometers 08.08.2023 2:00 ↓

How do pedometers work? Today's A Moment of Science explains.

Beluga whales: They're just like us! 07.08.2023 2:00 ↓

Who you interact with in a regular day might not be so different from a beluga whale's social life.

Make your request in person, not over email 04.08.2023 2:00 ↓

What's the psychological difference between getting a request in person versus over a message?

Best in mold: Japan's national fungus 03.08.2023 2:00 ↓

Aspergillus oryzae, or “koji,” received its important status because it lies at the heart of Japanese cuisine.

The death-defying ginkgo 02.08.2023 2:00 ↓

Ginkgo trees are very eye-catching during the fall, but they're special for another reason as well.

These strange bunnies eat strange fruit 01.08.2023 2:00 ↓

The unique Amami rabbit has an even more unique favorite snack: Balanophora yuwanensis.

The black hole at our galaxy's center 31.07.2023 2:00 ↓

Learn more about the Milky Way's center, the supermassive black hole known as Sagittarius A-star.

Feeling the waves even on shore 28.07.2023 2:00 ↓

Sometimes, after taking a long trip in a vehicle—like a plane or boat—you might feel unsteady on stable ground.

The lost underwater "city" off Zakynthos 27.07.2023 2:00 ↓

Near the Greek island of Zakynthos is an underwater rock formation, once thought to be remnants of a forgotten civilization.

Why do wind turbines have three blades? 26.07.2023 2:00 ↓

If you've ever driven by a wind farm, you may have noticed that the turbines most likely have three blades. Not two, not five, but three.

What a view! Researching the "wow" factor 25.07.2023 2:00 ↓

Scientists have long known that seeing landscapes with blue skies and fair weather can brighten our mood. But what about fleeting features like rainbows that are here one moment and gone the next?

The one-time beauty of monocarpic plants 24.07.2023 2:00 ↓

Monocarpic plants flower only once, but they make the most of it. What makes them so spectacular?