A Moment of Science

There are tons of options when it comes to glassware specifically for alcohol. Does the glass you choose make much of a difference?

In 2021, researchers looked at early fossil evidence and determined herbivores lived together in cohesive herds. Today's A Moment of Science has more on this research.

A simple experiment with quarters teaches us more about rotations.

Researchers conducted experiments to determine cats' likelihood to be a freeloader or a "contrafreeloader," and the results probably won't surprise cat owners.

Hurricanes can be devastating weather events. Once they pass, their impact is often felt long after the crisis ends.

Climate change is leading to a number of unexpected consequences. New research published last year shows our planet getting dimmer might be one of them.

Power indicators can be handy when trying to tell how much juice a battery has left, but how do this process actually work?

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Scientists studying ancient bread break down what our ancestors ate and the significance of this discovery.

Bumblebees can behave like Goldilocks too, by wanting the air temperature to be just right for flight.

We've heard the expression "eyes are the windows to the soul," but what do they really tell us about an individual? Research shows there's more information in eye movements than you might expect.

There are benefits to learning about sharks in both aquariums and in their natural habitats. With the expanding industry of shark tourism, there can be pros and cons to intruding on a shark's home turf.

Not showering during a thunderstorm is commonly heard advice, but is there any truth that you're really taking a safety risk if you ignore this warning?

Animals have had to make several adaptations to their bodies as they evolve to avoid predators. Scientists have recently looked at how moths are designed to avoid detection from bats.

Members of the animal kingdom use their five senses in ways impossible for humans to replicate. But sometimes, we see familiar characteristics in surprising places.

Research into the field of genetics has come a long way, but how did these roots begin? Learn more about Gregor Mendel in today's A Moment of Science

Rivers wind and bend their way through a landscape, but why don't we see them in straight lines? Today's A Moment of Science has the answer

Scientists have wondered how hummingbirds use their senses when finding flowers with nectar, but didn't think their sense of smell was useful. New research shows that might not actually be the case.

Have you ever wondered why some cuisines are known for being spicy and others for being bland? This might have something to do with the climates of these areas.

There are many supernatural creatures of the ocean that keep us fascinated, like the kraken or sirens. But what about a real sea dragon?

Quaking aspen trees are known to group in communities, or "stands." These stands might actually be made up of genetic clones.

Animals have had to adapt to their specific climates over generations of evolution. Climate change, however, has created a more immediate need to adapt.

One-way glass is a common sight in crime shows, but how do these reflective surfaces really work?

Even if you don't have a twin, there's a potential that not all of your chromosomes are actually yours.

Animals can be composed of a surprising number of materials, including some metals.