A Moment of Science

The strange life of a pyrosome 27.01.2023 2:00 ↓

Pyrosomes might seem like a creature from science fiction, but they really exist. Learn all about them with today's A Moment of Science.

Harsh winters are due to climate change 26.01.2023 2:00 ↓

Our hotter summers are also impacting our colder winters. Find out more with today's A Moment of Science.

Crabgrass has a sneaky trick 25.01.2023 2:00 ↓

Crabgrass might be an eyesore in your lawn, but it presents an even bigger for crop growth.

Sound off: Humans have simpler throats than monkeys 24.01.2023 2:00 ↓

Would you ever mistake playground hoots as the call of a real baboon or great ape?

To bee or not to bee 23.01.2023 2:00 ↓

The Great American Eclipse of 2017 raised some interesting questions about bee behavior.

Laughing gas isn't a laughing matter 20.01.2023 2:00 ↓

Nitrous oxide isn't often talked about these days, but it is still an important greenhouse gas.

How many bees does a meadow need? 19.01.2023 2:00 ↓

They might be inconvenient on a personal level, but bees play a very important role in our environment.

The ecological niche: Not just a hole in the wall 18.01.2023 2:00 ↓

What is the significance of an ecological niche? Today's A Moment of Science explains.

How do pets provide stress relief? 17.01.2023 2:00 ↓

What is it about cute animals that calms us down?

How vitamins got their name 16.01.2023 2:00 ↓

Vitamins are a vital aspect of maintaining our help, but how did they get their name?

The bloodsucking strategy of the vampire finch 13.01.2023 2:00 ↓

The truth behind the vampire finch is stranger than fiction!

Surgery in the Stone Age 12.01.2023 2:00 ↓

How long have we had sophisticated medical knowledge?

No ant left behind 11.01.2023 2:00 ↓

Rescuing each other from predators isn't a common behavior seen in animals, but the harvester ant shows its possible.

Mole rats lead pretty painless lives 10.01.2023 2:00 ↓

Mole rats are immune to certain kinds of pain, including what makes wasabi and some peppers spicy for humans.

Chewing up our daily energy 09.01.2023 2:00 ↓

Chewing takes up a small part of our day, but researchers believed it takes up a significant part of our energy.

The next best thing to a yeti 06.01.2023 2:00 ↓

A large, white animal with fur and claws? The yeti might not exist, but today's A Moment of Science has the next best thing.

Seafloor mapping and a melting glacier 05.01.2023 2:00 ↓

Why is a melting glacier such a cause for concern? Today's A Moment of Science looks closer at the research.

The perfect pizza comes down to thermodynamics 04.01.2023 2:00 ↓

Want to know the secret to a perfect pizza? It all comes down to science.

The fascinating thievery of crows 03.01.2023 2:00 ↓

Crows are some of the most intelligent birds on the planet. What keeps us fascinated with their behavior?

The apple in your mind's eye 02.01.2023 2:00 ↓

How well can you remember things you see every day, like logos?

Yaks breathe easy, thanks to specialized cells 30.12.2022 2:00 ↓

Breathing at high altitudes gets incredibly difficult. How are yaks able to live in such drastic conditions?

Cataracts and cloudy vision 29.12.2022 2:00 ↓

People are now living longer than ever, but there are a few drawbacks that come with old age.

Mindset and genes 28.12.2022 2:00 ↓

Our attitudes affect our bodies more than you might think. Find out how with today's A Moment of Science.

Vanilla may one day come from plastic 27.12.2022 2:00 ↓

Despite our associations, vanilla is actually far from boring.

The curious properties of corks 26.12.2022 2:00 ↓

17th-century physicist Robert Hooke was fascinated with corks. Today's A Moment of Science takes a closer look at his findings.