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A Moment of Science

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A Moment of Science is a daily audio podcast, public radio program and video series providing the scientific story behind some of life"s most perplexing mysteries.

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Cold Nose Cows

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2025/11/05

A cow with a cold nose might just have the blues.

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The Giant Weta Weighs In

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2025/11/04

The giant weta is a grasshopper-type insect from New Zealand. It might be the heaviest insect.

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The Genetics of the Hangover

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2025/11/03

Why is it that some people never seem to get a hangover?

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Zombie Plants

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2025/10/31

How could a disease turn a plant into a zombie?

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A Change in the Air

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2025/10/30

Isn’t it great to have fresh air? You might be surprised to learn that our planet’s air didn’t always contain oxygen.

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Spider Silk

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2025/10/29

If you've ever unsuspectingly walked into a spider's web, you know how easy it is to get wrapped up in its thin, sticky, silken threads. What makes it so strong?

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Estrogen and Breathing

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2025/10/28

Sleep apnea is a disorder in which air is obstructed to some degree while someone sleeps, but it’s more common in men for a reason.

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Loud Dolphins

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2025/10/27

A noisy ocean full of human activity makes it harder for dolphins to hear each other.

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Lighter Than Air

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2025/10/24

Who was the first to fly? You might guess Orville Wright, but actually, the first flight occurred in the 18th century after the discovery of hydrogen.

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Fail 15% of the Time to Learn Best

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2025/10/23

If you get the answer right 100% of the time, you’re just not learning anything new.

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Stand Up, Be More Creative?

A Moment of Science ·

2025/10/22

Sitting for long stretches of time is detrimental to your health, and possibly your creativity.

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Scared of Snakes?

A Moment of Science ·

2025/10/21

According to some biological anthropologists, humans have evolved to be particularly wary of snakes.

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Painful Math

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2025/10/20

Does math anxiety cause you pain? According to one study, the brain thinks so.

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A Million Years in the Dark: The World of the Mexican...

A Moment of Science ·

2025/10/17

Suppose as a fish, you lived your entire life in darkness. How would you find your way around?

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The Smell of Anxiety

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2025/10/16

How do emotions impact our sense of smell?

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Myopic Misery

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2025/10/15

You may have heard the phrase “Sadder but wiser,” but according to one study, sadness seems to make us less wise, at least with money.

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Sometimes It's Good to Be Second Best

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2025/10/14

If you’re a baboon, being an alpha comes with its benefits. However, it comes with a price.

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When Forgetfulness Comes in Handy

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2025/10/13

The Clark’s Nutcracker, a pretty bird that lives in the mountains of western North America, sometimes gets forgetful about where they hide pine nuts.

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Those Who Don't Like Music

A Moment of Science ·

2025/10/10

Everyone likes music, right? Except the people with what’s being called “specific musical anhedonia.”

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Small Testicles, Better Fathers?

A Moment of Science ·

2025/10/09

A study with 70 men assessed interest and involvement in parenting and took some measurements. Can you guess the results?

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