Rodents, Bees, and Elephants
You've probably heard that elephants are afraid of small rodent like mice and rats. But is there really any truth in this? Find out on A Moment of Science.
View ArticleLosing Your Mind…Or Not: Reversible Dementia
In recent years, scientists have seen more and more cases where memory loss isn't just a natural consequence of aging. Sometimes it's caused by other factors.
View ArticleDancing Birds Get Funky With Rhythm
Want to improve your groove when it comes to the Funky Chicken or the Electric Slide? Maybe you could take a lesson from the birds.
View ArticlePalm Reading Scientists
Is there really any truth to palm reading? Learn about dermatoglyphics on this Moment of Science.
View ArticleDo Birds Recognize Humans?
How dumb, or smart, are birds? The answer just may surprise you. Learn about mockingbirds on this Moment of Science.
View ArticleBringing The Dead Back To Life?
Recently, scientists were able to revitalize a bacteria that's been dead for over 120,000 years! Are humans next?
View ArticleThe 3D Genome… Unraveling DNA
If you could unravel DNA from a single cell, it would be about six feet long! So how exactly does it fit inside the nucleus? Find out on this Moment of Science.
View ArticleSheep With Personality
So how do scientists measure the success of an animal's success? Find out on this Moment of Science.
View ArticleAlternative Energy? Bugs And Biofuel
Scientists may soon find another replacement for gas made from oil. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
View ArticleThe Royal Plague
Being King isn't all it's cracked up to be. Learn about the "royal disease" that haunts the descendants of Queen Victoria.
View ArticleCharming Fahrenheit
So the freezing temperature of water became thirty-two degrees, and body temperature was arbitrarily set to ninety-six degrees. It was only later, when scientists calibrated the Fahrenheit scale...
View ArticleA Rose By Any Other Name
Both prickles and thorns protect the plant from predators, and, maybe, from lovers looking for a free bouquet. But perhaps we call the rose prickles "thorns" because saying "every rose has its prickle"...
View ArticleThe Color Of The Universe
Scientists from Johns Hopkins gathered detailed data measuring light from over two hundred thousand galaxies, some of which are up to several billion light years away from earth.
View ArticleBanging Heads!
While we humans get concussions pretty easily, bighorn sheep slam their heads into each other all the time without ill affects. How is this possible?
View ArticleAnother Good Reason To Go For Thai Food
One theories suggests there may be more to spicy foods than added flavor.
View ArticleWhat We Can Learn From A Fly’s Ears
While most flies don't have the ability to hear, a certain parasitic fly has a hearing system that is so exact in pinpointing a sound's origin that it rivals the exceptional ears of owls and cats.
View ArticleAre Chimps Self-Aware?
The jury is still out on whether or not chimps are self-aware. Actually, the same goes for young children.
View ArticleSleeping In Space
Research has shown that people snore less in space. Could this have any ramifications has for us here on Earth?
View ArticleBreaking The World Record For Not Sleeping
How long do you think is the world record for going without sleep? (Hint: It's a really, really long time.)
View ArticleA Band Of Birds
What should you do if you find a dead bird that's been banded by scientists?
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