A Moment of Science

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Bird's Nannies Feb 12, 2025

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Birds engage in cooperative breeding, but not for the baby chick's benefit.

Potential Danger Lurking in Leftovers Feb 11, 2025

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How long before you really need to toss out those leftovers?

Chirpless Crickets? Feb 10, 2025

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In the span of just a few years, male crickets on Kauai have evolved from boisterous to silent.

Seed Banks Feb 07, 2025

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What is a seed bank? Haven't people been storing seeds for centuries? Not like this.

Compulsively Cluttered Feb 06, 2025

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Compulsive hoarding syndrome is a condition that affects 11 million Americans.

Learning a Language Feb 05, 2025

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How is it that some people seem to be really good at learning languages?

Aphids and Brussel Sprouts Feb 04, 2025

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In a field experiment, scientists compared two groups of insects with different diets and discovered a food-chain reaction.

Foxy Smell in the Garden Feb 03, 2025

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The Imperial Crown's infamous odor may have evolved as a way to repel herbivores such as moles, gophers or deer.

The Camera's Eye Jan 31, 2025

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An old legend goes that the eyes take a picture of the last thing you see before you die.

Why Feel Guilty? Jan 30, 2025

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Why are humans the only species that seem to experience guilt?