A Moment of Science

Babies are constantly learning about the world around them, but are some more interested in learning than others?

Salmon are commonly seen leaping upstream to travel, but why do they leap in still water as well?

NASA's James Webb telescope hopes to provide more information than we've ever had access to before about the universe around us, including the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

When we think of social animals, fruit flies probably aren't the first example to come to mind. These tiny creatures need to be around others more than you might think.

Many animals have strange or elaborate mating rituals, even some mice. Learn more about what makes this mouse's sweet song so different.

Learn about this plant with a tongue twister of a name with A Moment of Science!

While they might look a little different from us, a bug still technically has a heart just like us. Learn more about their anatomy with today's A Moment of Science

Inequality for minority groups can impact a number of life factors, including getting enough sleep. Research looks into the relationship between these areas and the reasons behind it.

If you've ever experienced some unpleasant sickness from traveling, like getting diarrhea, your blood type might actually be part of the equation.

Scientists noticed some interesting behaviors when rattlesnakes began to rattle, and further research provided insight into these creatures.

When someone tells you to calm down, that's often the most inconvenient time to actually calm down. But is the expression on your face really accurate to how you feel inside? Today's A Moment of Science looks at how we interpret facial expressions.

Under the blue light seen below the ocean's surface, there's a surprising array of biofluorescence to be seen. If, of course, you have the right kind of eyes to detect it.

How can a fruit that smells like garbage be appealing? Somehow, most of the animal kingdom besides humans are fans of durians.

In geology, gaps in the rock record are fairly common. But the Great Unconformity of the Grand Canyon takes this gap to a new level.

How do you see the world? Your descriptions of the people around you can actually reveal a lot about how you see yourself.

Why do some people find the smell of pungent cheeses appetizing while others find it unbearable? Neuroscientists were wondering the same thing and researched the question further.

Migratory animals often use islands while making their long journeys, creating some of the most biodiverse areas. Learn more about this relationship with A Moment of Science.

Our intestinal health can have a major impact on the rest of our body. Scientists have recently looked into how having a healthy gut can improve brain function.

We commonly refer to most insects as bugs, but how accurate is that term?

In the modern age, there are fewer instances of needing to actually write anything down by hand. Scientists say we should still teach children how to write. Learn more with today's A Moment of Science.

If fiber is actually indigestible for humans, why do we keep eating it?

Humans aren't the only ones who practice safe sex, others in the animal kingdom do as well. Learn how moths protect themselves with A Moment of Science.

You might think that knowledge and memory go hand in hand, but the true nature of their relationship is a bit more complicated. Learn more with today's A Moment of Science.

Our ears don't just listen to the noises around us, they also make some sound as well. Learn more about otoacoustic emissions with A Moment of Science

Like any environment, there are certain adaptations people take on in order to live in a large metropolitan area. Are the animals that live among us any different?