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A Satellite, Cubed Mar 03, 2020

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A CubeSat is the size of a toaster, weighs about three pounds, and orbits the Earth. These nanosatellites are a particularly tiny type of research spacecraft. They were originally proposed about 20 years ago, and the first one launched in 2003.

Autism And Tone Of Voice Feb 27, 2020

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A variety of characteristics are used to diagnose autism in children. Often, it's poor social and communication skills which others observe in children that compel parents to get a child tested. There are currently no unique biological indicators of autism.

Why Cockroaches Escape Feb 26, 2020

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The all-too familiar American cockroach almost seems to know where you're going to strike. What's the tip-off that sends the cockroach running?

The Origin Of The Electric Eel's Electricity Feb 24, 2020

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There's a reason you won't find electric eels at your local petting zoo. These fierce creatures can release over 800 volts of electricity. Today we will investigate precisely how these powerful shocks are made by eels.

Why Don't Animals Have Three Legs? Feb 24, 2020

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It seems like a lot of animals use only three limbs sometimes, and since using three limbs seems to work well for them, why haven't any of them evolved that way?

Eating More With Friends And Family Feb 21, 2020

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A new study suggests that people eat more when they eat with family and friends. When eating with strangers, however, people take smaller portions in order to make a good impression.

Birds In Danger Feb 20, 2020

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There is reason to worry about the future of birds in North America. A large team of researchers published a study showing that the bird population of North America has dropped by 29 percent since 1970. That's about three billion fewer birds

The Star That's Almost Too Massive To Exist Feb 20, 2020

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When a star burns through most of its nuclear material, it can explode in a bright supernove and leave behind a dense core. If that core is massive enough, it'll become a neutron star.

The Royal Jelly Feb 19, 2020

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According to legend, King Arther gained the crown by pulling a sword from a rock. Queen honeybees have an equally enchanting way of ascending to the throne. It's called the royal jelly.

The Camel's Unique Physiology Feb 18, 2020

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A camel can travel hundreds of miles, over several days, without stopping to drink. On today's Moment of Science, we'll learn how camels survive the dry desert.

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