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A Moment of Science

Indiana Public Media

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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Llama Dung

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2025/08/25

Scientists analyzing ancient lake mud think that the success and development of the Inca empire was partially due to... llama dung?

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Singing Toadfish

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2025/08/22

These fish – that kind of look like toads – can make a sound like a foghorn.

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Tiny Pollution Detectors

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2025/08/21

Dogs get all the press for being wonderful scent detectors. But who could imagine that the lowly clam would take on a similar role as water based pollution detector?

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The Partitioning of the Pollinator

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2025/08/20

When you're making dinner, you probably want something easy. As it turns out, bees are also looking for the most efficient meal.

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White Nose Syndrome Mystery

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2025/08/19

A fungus has wreaked havoc on millions of bats since 2006.

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A Cool Particle

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2025/08/18

Clouds reflect sunlight, so could they help reduce climate change?

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Migraines and Exercise

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2025/08/15

If you experience migraines, should you avoid exercise to prevent triggering a migraine?

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Crocodiles Swam the Atlantic

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2025/08/14

If you were going to bet on a species to send on an ocean voyage without a boat, crocodiles would be a good pick.

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Ancient Disease Resistance

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2025/08/13

Scientists studying ancient Neanderthals believe they may know why some modern people have the immunity to certain conditions while others do not.

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Fast brain waves provide new insights into sleep and...

A Moment of Science ·

2025/08/12

Neuroscientists discover previously unmeasured brain activity by using shorter timescales.

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Poisonous Rats

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2025/08/11

Yes, poisonous rats do exist. But only because they know how to steal.

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Sleeping with Pets

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2025/08/08

Is it dangerous to sleep with pets? Only if you kiss them on the nose.

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Bomb-Sniffing Plants

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2025/08/07

Some plants release toxins when they're threatened by a hungry insect looking for a meal. These bioengineers ran with the idea.

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The Loudest Animal on Earth

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2025/08/06

A great blue whale? How about a lion roaring? The loudest animal on Earth is actually quite small.

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Why and When Did Mammals Start Producing Milk?

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2025/08/05

Our early mammalian ancestors did not have nipples, so where did they come from?

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Eavesdropping Bats Learn to Recognize a Good Meal

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2025/08/04

Bats use echolocation to find prey, but it's not the only method for Fringe-lipped bats.

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Dogs at Work

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2025/08/01

Bringing dogs to work might sound like a recipe for chaos, but it might actually make you more productive.

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The Social Web of Bullying

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2025/07/31

We all know how bullying works, but research paints a more nuanced picture finding links between aggression and social status.

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Is it OK to Drink Urine?

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2025/07/30

Suppose it's an emergency? Well, here's everything you need to know.

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Why Can’t We Remember Being Babies?

A Moment of Science ·

2025/07/29

Scientists know that infancy is a time of rapid learning. So, how come we can’t remember being a baby?

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