A Moment of Science

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The Grandmother Hypothesis Jan 29, 2025

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While in many species, females die shortly after menopause, humans evolved because we needed Grandma's help.

Bright Stripes Keep a Coral Reef Fish Well-Camouflaged Jan 28, 2025

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You could say this particular fish is a bit dazzling.

Plant "Chat Lines" Jan 27, 2025

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When strawberry plants send "runners" to become new plants, they also create a network.

Oil Paintings: Here Today, But What About Tomorrow? Jan 24, 2025

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How do pigments in oil paintings fade over time?

Mmmm! Leptin Jan 23, 2025

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Why is there always room for dessert? This hormone is to blame.

Dragon Pushups Jan 22, 2025

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While animals have many territorial defenses, like making loud noises or fighting - the Jacky Dragon does pushups.

Puddings and Custards Turned to a Soupy Mess? Jan 21, 2025

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It's all in the eggs.

Polarizing Sunglasses Jan 20, 2025

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Did you know that your sunglasses are quantum mechanical? How do they cut glare?

Dust to Dust Jan 17, 2025

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We love a clean home, but no one really likes to do the cleaning. And it doesn’t help when you find out the composition of dust.

Flip a Coin, Beat the Odds Jan 16, 2025

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Is a coin toss always 50/50? What are the odds of getting heads twice, or even a hundred times in a row?