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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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Don't count out moths when it comes to pollination

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2023/11/27

When you think of pollination, you probably think of bees buzzing around on a bright summer day.

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Why would you drive a cockroach?

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2023/11/24

Scientists found a way to drive a cockroach the way you might drive a car. What does that mean?

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How do insects drink?

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2023/11/23

Insects need water just like the rest of us, so how do they drink?

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Healing damage from a heart attack

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2023/11/22

Some medical researchers are looking for new ways to prevent heart attack damage from happening.

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Does money bring happiness?

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2023/11/21

According to that famous Beatles song, no: "Money Can't Buy Me Love." But, of course, the Beatles also had a hit with their cover of the Motown song "Money, That's What I Want."

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The yeast that was lost and found

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2023/11/20

Ask any brewer and they will tell you that yeast is the secret to making beer.

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Does trampling the lawn really harm the grass?

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2023/11/17

Hurting a blade of grass isn't the end of its life. But how does it affect the soil?

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Stink bugs aren't all bad

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2023/11/16

Many species of stink bugs are also pests, but some are beneficial.

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Don't tie yourself in (muscle) knots

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2023/11/15

You might be sitting in your car. Or slouching at your desk. Or hunched over your phone. Take a minute to think: are you comfortable?

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Gone fishing, virtually

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2023/11/14

A lot of the time phishing is used by people who want to steal your personal information and bank account numbers.

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Stressed out quails and their eggs

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2023/11/13

There's been a long debate between nature and nurture. Scientists have found evidence of a quail's environment impacting egg development.

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Social isolation and inflammation

A Moment of Science ·

2023/11/10

There’s research showing that social isolation is associated with increase inflammation in the body.

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There's plastic dust all over our national parks

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2023/11/09

Our national parks are being coated in dust: plastic dust.

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Wishing on a meteor shower's shooting stars

A Moment of Science ·

2023/11/08

If you see a shooting star, make a wish. If you see scores of shooting stars, make a note: you’re witnessing a meteor shower.

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How do apples get their shine?

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2023/11/07

All fruits and vegetables produce a natural, dull waxy coating that acts a barrier to the outside world.

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Why do we get so enraged?

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2023/11/06

Sometimes, something small can really set our anger off. Why does this happen?

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Chewers, crunchers, smooshers, and suckers. How do...

A Moment of Science ·

2023/11/03

While we all have different tastes when it comes to food, the process of chewing seems to be something we share.

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How do aardvarks eat?

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2023/11/02

Aardvarks are mighty predators in the insect world. How do they do it?

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Were myths of unicorns based in reality?

A Moment of Science ·

2023/11/01

Unicorns are a legend, but there is growing evidence that the legend may have been inspired by a real animal.

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Our closest relatives can plan ahead, too

A Moment of Science ·

2023/10/31

Bonobos, our closest great ape relative, and orangutans, our most distant great ape relative, also appear to be capable of planning ahead.

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