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**A Moment of Science**

A Moment of Science is a daily audio podcast, public radio program and video series providing the scientific story behind some of life’s most perplexing mysteries.

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What's Up With That Fake Grape Flavor? Apr 09, 2021

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Have you ever wondered why your grape-flavored snacks never seem to really taste like grape?

Persistent Monkeys Apr 08, 2021

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We are often told "if at first you don't succeed, try try again." But are humans the only ones who think so?

Hurricanes And Global Climate Change Apr 06, 2021

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When humans burn fossil fuels, some specific gases released trap the sun’s heat, and cause global climate change by the greenhouse effect. The warming climate is bringing changes to our day-to-day weather.

Bilingual Brain Apr 05, 2021

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to speak more than one language? Would it be hard to talk without mixing up the languages?

What's In A Moo? Apr 02, 2021

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For many of us, cattle lowing in the distance sounds like the mere background music of a bucolic country scene. Cows, however, don’t talk without having something to say, and they even have unique voices.

Smells And Memories Apr 01, 2021

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When you step outside and sense the transition from autumn to winter, or notice signals of a fast‑approaching spring, you likely experience a feeling of being transported back in time and place. Sensory stimuli have the power to involuntarily trigger such memories.

What Kangaroos Can Tell Us Mar 31, 2021

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In recent experiments, scientists think that kangaroos have the ability to communicate simply by gazing at human researchers.

Calypso Orchid: A Lure And A Tease Mar 30, 2021

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The calypso orchid is one of the most eye‑catching little flowers you'll see on forest floors across the Northern United States, Canada, and Europe. It's an early bloomer that appears in springtime each year, showing off deep purple petals and a yellow fringe on its dainty white lower lip.

The Alcohol Clouds Of Outer Space Mar 29, 2021

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There’s a joke that asks, “Where do astronauts go for a drink?” The answer is, “The space bar!” But in the distant future, you might ask that question literally. There really is alcohol in space, even if we can’t access it yet.

Natural Artificial Flowers Mar 26, 2021

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There's a type of mustard plant, called "Holboell's rockcress" which naturally grows a dainty, light blue flower atop its narrow stem. Sometimes you'll see a Holboell's rockcress sporting a bright yellow cluster of leaves that looks suspiciously like a buttercup.

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