A Moment of Science

Cool Down With A Hot Drink On A Hot Day 12.07.2021 2:00 ↓

Is it better to drink a hot or cold beverage when trying to cool down?

Cats And Wildlife 09.07.2021 2:00 ↓

We might have domesticated cats, but how are their hunting instincts still impacting the environment?

Gopher Tortoises 08.07.2021 2:00 ↓

Why is the gopher tortoise known for saving its neighbor's lives? Today's A Moment of Science explains.

Birds And Small Mammals In The Desert 07.07.2021 2:00 ↓

How do birds and small mammals deal with the heat when living in the desert?

Voting By Sneezing 06.07.2021 2:00 ↓

Today's episode looks at one of the unique ways animals communicate with each other.

Life Inside Sea Floor Rock 05.07.2021 2:00 ↓

Today's episode uncovers how the ocean floor might not be a lifeless place.

Neanderthals Were Kinda Gross 02.07.2021 2:00 ↓

50,000 years ago, food was much more scarce. Today we look at the standards our ancestors may have had when it came to what they ate.

Earth's Early Continents 01.07.2021 2:00 ↓

What was our planet like in its infancy?

Female Dragonflies Fake Death To Survive 30.06.2021 2:00 ↓

Some female dragonflies have been observed using unconventional tactics to evade aggressive pursuers.

Fossilized Lightning 29.06.2021 2:00 ↓

Where can we find the marks of Zeus's stray lightning?

Dog Facial Expressions And Humans 28.06.2021 2:00 ↓

The assumption for years has been that animal facial expressions aren't related to complex cognitive processing. But research now suggests this may be incorrect.

Camber Angles 25.06.2021 2:00 ↓

How are racecar drivers able to stay so stable turning the corners of the racetrack? Besides years of practice, camber angles help out.

Should You Tap Your Soda Can? 24.06.2021 2:00 ↓

We've all heard the old wives's tale to tap your soda before opening it to prevent fizzing over. Is there any truth in this advice?

The Ogre-Faced Spider Hunts Using Sound 23.06.2021 2:00 ↓

Today's A Moment of Science looks at some of the amazing qualities of the Ogre-Faced Spider.

How A Rogue Gene May Contribute To Cancer 22.06.2021 2:00 ↓

New research into cancer sheds some light on a gene that might be contributing to cancer risks.

Amazing Roaches 21.06.2021 2:00 ↓

It seems like whenever a roach is spotted, it runs away before it can be caught. What sort of abilities do they have to help make this happen?

The Ambivalent Teenage Years Of Worms 18.06.2021 2:00 ↓

We probably all went through a few phases in our teenage years. How do other animals act during their adolescent stages?

This Snail Is Made Of Iron 17.06.2021 2:00 ↓

What makes this snail the punk rocker of the gastropod world? Learn more with today's A Moment of Science.

Politics And The Brain 16.06.2021 2:00 ↓

There's a lot to be learned from a brain scan. Is it possible for your brain to also show your political beliefs?

Telephobia 15.06.2021 2:00 ↓

Anxiety around phone calls is fairly common. How can we best combat this nervousness?

Coffee Shop Creativity 14.06.2021 2:00 ↓

Does getting work done in coffee shops actually help productivity levels?

Does Nutrasweet Have Calories? 11.06.2021 2:00 ↓

How are artificial sweeteners able to be so sweet yet have no calories? Today's A Moment of Science explains.

Sleeping Without A Brain 10.06.2021 2:00 ↓

Sleep is important for our brains to properly function. But do animals without a central brain need sleep too?

Ancient Dental Records 09.06.2021 2:00 ↓

How much can teeth really tell us? As it turns out, it might be more than you think.

Animals And Napoleonic Intelligence 08.06.2021 2:00 ↓

When studying animal behavior, most research looks at how animals interact within their social groups. But what new information is there to learn when looking at animal interactions with strangers?