A Moment of Science

Animals like the tortoise are known to live much longer than humans. What other animals have equally impressive lifespans?

As climate change becomes a more pressing issue, how will forests adapt to rising temperatures?

Doing well in classes is a bit more complicated to achieve than just studying hard. Today's A Moment of Science looks at how activity patterns might impact grades.

Have you heard of Jonathan the Giant Tortoise? Today's A Moment of Science has more on his impressive lifespan

Chimps and gorillas are the only animals to walk on their knuckles, but why do they do this?

We often first think of adding a new variable when problem solving, like giving a dying houseplant more water or fertilizer. Why don't we think of taking something away as frequently?

Many animals and insects, including two species of grebes, can run on water. But what sets these birds apart from others?

The origin of life on Earth is still a mystery. The theory of panspermia looks to bacteria for answers.

What exactly is guayule, and why is this lesser-known crop so useful?

Sperm whales have the largest brain for any animal. Researchers are now wondering if that brain power leads to some interesting, complex thought.

Researchers have always known the Mayan built a sophisticated civilization, but had assumed their numbers to be fairly small. A breakthrough has brought new information to light for this ancient population.

Microbes are usually quick to evolve, but what if there's no need to change? Today's A Moment of Science looks at some consistent microbial designs.

While it may seem like some of our furry friends' food preferences are incredibly picky, they actually have a refined pallet. Today's A Moment of Science has more.

Very few of us can sing perfectly, but autotune helps hide a singer's mistakes. How does this process work?

In a crab-eat-crab underwater world, how are crustaceans able to protect themselves? Today's A Moment of Science has more on their sense for danger.

The albatross Wisdom has had an impressively long life. How can we best protect seabirds so they can experience the same?

What are glaciers and how do they form? Today's A Moment of Science explains.

Cows have a surprisingly high contribution to climate change. How can changing their diet help curb their impact?

Are there different benefits to being either an optimist or a pessimist? Today's A Moment of Science looks at those who see the glass as "half full."

A 2017 space anomaly still has astronomers questioning what they saw. Now, they might have a new theory.

Sometimes we listen to sad music to feel better, and sometimes we listen to feel sadder. Why do we do that?

Gears can be found in almost every mechanical device. Researchers discovered nature has designed some of its own.

What's the world's largest single organism? This fungus makes whales and elephants look tiny in comparison.

What is The Patagonia Picnic Table Effect? Today's A Moment of Science looks at the relationship between birders and rare bird sightings.

If you've ever used glitter, it can seem like it takes forever to away. This is true for our environment as a whole, and today's A Moment of Science looks at the dangers of microplastics.