A Moment of Science

Scrub jays are known to steal from other birds, and their behavior towards others in their species shows shows everyone's in on the secret.

Baby teeth are valuable for childhood development, and for more reasons than keeping the tooth fairy employed. Today's A Moment of Science has more.

Most water polar bears come in contact with is frozen, so how do they stay hydrated?

A team of Earth scientists published their hypothesis earlier this year that Iceland is just "the tip of the iceberg" for the continental crust of Icelandia

Just like our hair, trichomes can cover a plant in a variety of ways. Today's A Moment of Science has more on these structures

There are many options to choose from when testing a cancer model. How do scientists pick which one is the best for their uses?

The dating strategies for turkeys have benefits for those who don't pass along their genes.

While some have a fear of germs, new research shows our sense of fear might come from microbes in our brains.

Cleaning out clutter always makes us feel better, but what about physically? Today's A Moment of Science looks at the benefits of a cleared-out wallet.

Navigating deep space remains a daunting challenge. New developments in atomic clocks hope to aid in this issue.

One of the main tenets of scientific study is results should be reproducible over and over again. But what happens when that's not possible?

The Painted Lady butterfly makes the long journey across the Sahara Desert regularly, making the longest insect migration in the world.

We've recently looked at cooking with vodka and beer, so what does cooking with wine do?

Parents often say there's no perfect time to get pregnant. For some animals, embryonic diapause is a convenient workaround to this problem.

Many recipes can contain a secret ingredient. Today's A Moment of Science has a tip on what to add to your next pie.

The climate crisis has caused havoc on almost all areas of the planet. Research into biodiversity has led to a drastic statistic on Earth's ecology.

What color is blood? The answer might seem obvious, but color can depend on a couple factors in your body.

Teeth can contain a wide variety of substances besides calcium. Scientists found a surprising mineral in the teeth of the gumboot chiton.

There are many creative uses for drones, and scientists have found another way to use this new technology.

Some plants have come up with unique ways to encourage pollination. One flower even has a specific scent to help encourage the presence of flies.

There's a lot we don't know about the Greenland shark, making them very mysterious creatures. Some recent information tells us a little more about them.

Tornadoes touch down on every continent except Antarctica, but what makes them so tied to the midwest United States?

We don't often see obese animals in the wild, but does that mean that they don't exist?

Porcelain is a popular but incredibly fragile material for making everything from plates to dolls. Today's A Moment of Science looks closer at how it's made.

We've heard a lot about liquid water on Mars, but how is this possible with low temperatures in the planet's early history?