A Moment of Science

There are many changes with the coming of spring, including sunlight. Learn more with today's A Moment of Science!

Researchers wondered what the best trees were for absorbing air pollution, and created a ranking scale as a result of their findings.

Zero gravity is often confused for weightlessness. Learn more about why that comparison isn't really accurate with today's A Moment of Science.

Today we are very aware of the dangers of arsenic exposure, but that didn't stop some of our ancestors from using this poison in a number of objects to get a particular shade of green.

You might think a plant would be defenseless against predators, but that's not really the case. Learn more about the tomato plant's defense system with A Moment of Science.

What do soap bubbles and butterfly wings have in common? Learn the answer with today's A Moment of Science!

There are many surprises still within the area of the Antarctic, including its unexpected abundance of life. Learn more about the discovery of fish nest colonies in the Weddell Sea with A Moment of Science.

Creatures today like crocodiles have some impressive force behind their jaws, but did any animals of the past pack an even more powerful punch? Learn more about the megalodon's bite here.

Looking at the universe, our sun might be considered "just another star". While it might be special to us, there are a few other characteristics that makes it stand out.

The appropriately named elephant bird was the largest bird to ever live. Learn more about this impressive creature with A Moment of Science!

Learn more about this unique species with today's A Moment of Science!

Learn more about some groundbreaking research in paralysis with today's A Moment of Science.

Why are most airplanes painted white? The reason goes beyond personal preference.

The T. rex and Stegosaurus are among some of the most well-known dinosaurs, so it isn't uncommon to see them pictured together. But would the two have ever actually met?

There are many strange relationships between creatures of the animal kingdom, and not all of these are beneficial for both sides.

With wildfire rates rapidly increasing, it's important to know how these events impact the rest of the world.

When we think of brainpower, often the assumption is "bigger is better." In the case of the mountain beaver however, this isn't necessarily true.

Ancient rubies revealed some surprising information about past life on Earth.

Fuzzy caterpillars are a common sight throughout most of the United States, but this fuzz isn't actually hair. Learn more about these prickly creatures with A Moment of Science!

Learn about past theories on the nature of our closest star with today's A Moment of Science!

While no longer in use today, most people are still familiar with the mid-Atlantic accent of the past. What led to this particular form of pronunciation, and why isn't it around today?

Last week we examined the differences between humans and our closest genetic relatives. But what else separates us from chimpanzees?

It is commonly known that bats use echolocation to navigate the world. But did you know they can also block these sonar signals from their rivals?

What happened on the day that an asteroid caused a mass extinction event millions of years ago?

Evolution happens over such a long period of time, it can be difficult to study. One rare exception to this rule comes from steelhead trout.