Indiana Public Media

A Moment of Science

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A Moment of Science is a daily audio podcast, public radio program and video series providing the scientific story behind some of life's most perplexing mysteries.

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Indiana Public Media

Category

Science

Podcast website

indianapublicmedia.org

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Why are dreams so hard to remember? 09.09.2022

Even the most vivid dreams can be difficult to remember soon after waking up. Why don't dreams leave more of an impression?

Are you waking up with tea or coffee? 08.09.2022

What's your preference to get your morning started?

Ocean waves squared 07.09.2022

Have you ever seen ocean waves form a square? What causes this unique formation?

Reducing the power consumption of computers 06.09.2022

Energy consumption is a major concern when it comes to environmental impact. The power computers require presents a threat of its own.

Why do giraffes have such long necks? 05.09.2022

They're an iconic animal, but why exactly do giraffes have such long necks?

The icy volcanoes of Pluto 02.09.2022

Learn more about the dwarf planet of our solar system, Pluto.

Dyslexia in English vs Chinese 01.09.2022

How does dyslexia differ across languages?

Does the patas monkey speak for the trees? 31.08.2022

Learn more about the animal that may have inspired Dr. Seuss' Lorax with today's A Moment of Science.

Diamonds in the sky 30.08.2022

Diamonds are a treasured resource on Earth, but how common are they on other planets?

Termites can help out in a drought 29.08.2022

Regardless of how we might personally feel about insects, they do play an important role in our ecosystems. Find out the benefits of termites with today's A Moment of Science.

Smelling your way around 26.08.2022

How does your sense of smell impact your ability to navigate?

More internet means more migration 25.08.2022

In the modern age, the internet has a huge impact on countless factors in our daily lives. Learn why migration is effected as well with today's A Moment of Science.

A crow species can infer weight 24.08.2022

Corvids are known to be pretty clever birds, but did you know they're good at guessing weight as well?

The battle between Triceratops and Triceratops 23.08.2022

Many animals fight within their own species, and the dinosaurs were not exception.

Why is it so hard to swat a fly? 22.08.2022

Flies are notorious house pests. Why can it be so hard to get rid of them?

Geese domestication may be 7,000 years old 19.08.2022

While we may think of chickens as the first domesticated fowl, evidence suggests the goose got there first.

Choking under pressure 18.08.2022

Pressure can come from any number of sources, especially for athletes competing at the top of their fields. Today's A Moment of Science has more on the impacts on performance.

The causes of root rot and how to fight back 17.08.2022

What exactly is root rot, and how can we best protect our plants?

AI develops prejudice all on its own 16.08.2022

Prejudices can come from learned behavior, even for artificial intelligence.

The fastest movement on the planet 15.08.2022

Cheetahs are the fastest runners on the planet, but there's another surprising contender with impressive moves of their own.

Weather pattern predictability 12.08.2022

How far in advance can we accurately predict the weather?

Ancient feathers encased in amber 11.08.2022

The unique protective properties of amber provide a unique insight into ancient findings.

What is decanting and why does it matter? 10.08.2022

How does decanting actually change the makeup of a wine?

Fireflies as the monarchs of the night 09.08.2022

Fireflies and monarch butterflies can't easily camouflage themselves from predators. How do they stay safe?

Railroads on fire 08.08.2022

Learn why railroads sometimes need to heat up with a fire in today's A Moment of Science!

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