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A New Ninth Planet Jul 13, 2020

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We're going to have a solar system with nine planets, and it has nothing to do with Pluto. Caltech researchers have evidence of another more normal-sized planet in our solar system.

Fish Brains Have An Alert System Jul 10, 2020

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Did you know that your brain has an alerting system? There is a structure in the brain that combines information from all of the senses, and detects important changes.

Recounting Our Bacteria: Fewer Than We Thought Jul 09, 2020

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In the last few decades, scientists have begun to understand the importance of bacteria that live in and on our bodies. The accepted estimate has been around 10 times as many bacteria as human cells.

Are Dragons Real? Jul 08, 2020

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On today's Moment of Science, we're going to talk about dragons. This might seem like an inappropriate topic for a science program, but there are stories and myths about dragons from everywhere in the world.

Do Sharks Navigate By Smell? Jul 07, 2020

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The deep ocean is a confusing place to navigate. There are almost no visual landmarks, and water currents can carry an animal off course. Yet many species of sharks reliably find their way over long distances in the open ocean.

Why We Become Enraged Jul 06, 2020

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Sometimes when we're driving, we can become so enraged we can't really explain why. This is because our brains evolved to be extremely aware of threats and to react when a true threat emerges.

Brains Are The Same Jul 03, 2020

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Men and women have some obvious biological differences. But what about the brain? Are there such things as "female brains" and "male brains."

The Green Door Jul 02, 2020

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Here's a simple demonstration you can do with cool implications. Find a large object that is brightly colored, like a green door. Stand with that door to your side, but don't look directly at it.

Dogs Recognize Their Own Species Jul 01, 2020

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French scientists recently tested dogs to see if they could recognize the faces of other dogs on a computer screen. This might not sound that difficult, until you think about the wide variety of dog faces.

Camouflage Is Not Infallible Jun 30, 2020

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There are a few different types of camouflage in the natural world. There's disruptive coloration, like stripes or spots that break up your form against the background. There's also background matching, which blends in with the background.

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