A Moment of Science

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What makes dreams so hard to remember? Jun 05, 2024

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Perhaps you’ve heard that the average person dreams four to six times each night. But did you know that most of us are unable to recall 90% of our dreams?

Otter heroes with a secret mission Jun 04, 2024

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The carefree southern sea otters of central California’s coast have had a secret mission: working to fight the devastating loss of kelp forests due to anthropogenic climate change.

What animals will thrive in the next century? Jun 03, 2024

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Researchers used statistical tools to forecast which characteristics the animals of the future will likely have.

Parenting styles and telomeres May 31, 2024

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Research suggests there's a link between parenting styles and health effects later in life

Saved by the boil May 30, 2024

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As any aficionado will tell you, water can be just as important as the tea leaves themselves when it comes to a good brew.

Why are glass bottles different colors? May 29, 2024

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If the color of the bottles was significant enough to control how they’re recycled, then surely the color was more than cosmetic. So what's the reason why wine bottles are olive-green and beer bottles are amber?

The future of New Zealand's birds May 28, 2024

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Because of the isolation, New Zealand has evolved a unique set of animals dominated by abundant bird species found nowhere else.

A matter of preference May 27, 2024

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Exposure to music, art, and architecture can have a formative impact on our sense of self.

Humans aren't unique when it comes to fingerprints May 24, 2024

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Fingerprints might be unique to one person, but they aren't unique to one species.

The starch difference May 23, 2024

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Have you ever made rice that was perfectly fluffy and then the next day, taken it out of the fridge only to find it hard and crumbly?