A Moment of Science

When you burn a candle, where does the melted wax end up? Today's A Moment of Science has the answer

As alarming as it might sound to experience, flying manhole covers can be a routine part of life. Why does this phenomenon happen?

Many animals experience living in a pecking order, especially birds. How does this come up at the bird feeder?

Humans share a large percentage of DNA with monkeys and apes. What really separates us from our closest living genetic relatives?

How well does your mind's eye see? Learn about the spectrum of visual imagery with today's A Moment of Science.

Eggs have often been described as the most perfect shape, for several reasons. Now researchers believe they have the formula behind this shape.

Why is your arm always sore after getting a shot? A Moment of Science has the answer

There aren't many animals these days that have some sort of self-defense on their tail, unlike the dinosaurs millions of years ago. So what changed along the way?

Birders will often use apps to learn how to mimic calls of the birds they're searching for. But how can this impact the wildlife they're trying to observe?

We all probably have a favorite chair or other object that we like the best for no real reason. Why is that? And what do preferences in babies tell us about their future likes and dislikes?

Several snakes have bright patterns, either to warn off predators or to be used as camouflage. But are these patterns a sign of real danger or just a bluff? Learn more with A Moment of Science.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein has been one of the most iconic science fiction stories for over 200 years. What science of her time inspired this tale?

Learn more about the sting the fire ant gets its name from.

Our brains are three times as large as our closest evolutionary relative. But the size of the human brain hasn't just continually grown during our evolution.

What do you know about sponges? Learn all about these unique members of the animal kingdom with today's A Moment of Science.

Our bodies prefer to get their energy from carbs. But does it matter what kind of carbohydrates you put into your body?

Crocodilians appear to eat rocks on purpose, but why exactly would they want to do that?

Just because a label says a product is fat free or low fat, that doesn't mean the food is good for you. A Moment of Science looks closer at the pros and cons of fat-free foods.

There's plenty of anecdotal evidence suggesting that birds and other animals can sense incoming weather threats, but is there any scientific backing to these claims?

Try this simple at home demonstration to learn more about light rays and water.

Even hummingbirds can experience unwanted attention. But scientists noted that those with certain plumage tend to face less harassment.

You might be good at identifying a smell, but how well can you describe it? Research looks closer at the linguistic difficulties some cultures have.

How much do you know about the Moon's history? Evidence shows billions of years ago, our moon was a much different place.

The Appalachian Mountains run in almost a straight line, except for a 150 mile-long bend. What caused this formation to occur?

Bigger is usually better in the animal kingdom, but what role does environment play in determining a mammal's size? Research suggests urbanization may be a key player.