A Moment of Science
Episodes
Birds Of A Feather Flock Together
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Social niches are made up of the social aspects of a species' environmental relationship. In the case of humans, this means that your friends, family ...
Mosquitoes On The Scent
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mosquitoes On The Scent
The Cleaning Powers Of Goat Stomachs
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers from the University of Zurich examined 28 goats that were fed different pelleted diets of grit and hay. The scientists performed CT scans ...
The Ocean's Fish Are Running Out Of Clean Water
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The ocean is getting louder. Fish make noise. They whistle, chirp, hum, sing, swish. But boat engines, sonar, and deep-sea mining cause quite the rack...
The Health Consequences Of Parenting
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Research conducted at Lorna Linda University Health shows that children who grew up with parents who had a “warm” parenting style have an advantag...
Coffee Cup Convection
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Convection is a common process in nature, and occurs when warmer air or liquid lies under a cooler layer. This is what happens in a coffee cup: the co...
Jabuticaba, The Fruit That Grows On Trees
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jabuticaba is a fruit native to Brazil. It’s the size and color of a plum, with a white pulp and several seeds. It’s also known for its health ben...
Clouds In The Kitchen
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fill a kettle with water, then turn on the burner. In a while, your kettle will start belching white billowy stuff into the air. What is this stuff? S...
Sadness Makes People Short With Money
08 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably heard the phrase "Sadder but wiser," implying that feeling low somehow makes us think more clearly.