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Albatross Conservation Aug 30, 2021

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The albatross Wisdom has had an impressively long life. How can we best protect seabirds so they can experience the same?

What Is A Glacier? Aug 27, 2021

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What are glaciers and how do they form? Today's A Moment of Science explains.

Feeding Cattle Seaweed Aug 26, 2021

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Cows have a surprisingly high contribution to climate change. How can changing their diet help curb their impact?

Defensive Pessimism Aug 25, 2021

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Are there different benefits to being either an optimist or a pessimist? Today's A Moment of Science looks at those who see the glass as "half full."

Was Oumuamua A Nitrogen Iceberg? Aug 24, 2021

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A 2017 space anomaly still has astronomers questioning what they saw. Now, they might have a new theory.

Why We Choose To Listen To Sad Music Aug 23, 2021

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Sometimes we listen to sad music to feel better, and sometimes we listen to feel sadder. Why do we do that?

Mechanical Gears In An Insect Aug 20, 2021

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Gears can be found in almost every mechanical device. Researchers discovered nature has designed some of its own.

Humongous Fungus Aug 19, 2021

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What's the world's largest single organism? This fungus makes whales and elephants look tiny in comparison.

The Patagonia Picnic Table Effect Aug 18, 2021

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What is The Patagonia Picnic Table Effect? Today's A Moment of Science looks at the relationship between birders and rare bird sightings.

Glitter In The Environment Aug 17, 2021

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If you've ever used glitter, it can seem like it takes forever to away. This is true for our environment as a whole, and today's A Moment of Science looks at the dangers of microplastics.

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