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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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How do our organs heal themselves? May 22, 2024

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Normally, when tissue gets injured, cells start replicating and make new tissue. But what about the heart?

Benjamin Franklin and his fabric swatches in the snow May 21, 2024

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In a letter written in 1761, Benjamin Franklin tells how he collected some little squares of broadcloth. Franklin wanted to demonstrate that these colors would absorb different amounts of light from the sun and convert the light to different amounts of heat.

Extremophiles go to the ends of the Earth and thrive there May 20, 2024

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Just like Goldilocks, humans have searched for a place that's "just right" to live in. That's not the same for all species, though.

Colors and their opposites, with paint May 17, 2024

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We usually think of paint as a substance that adds color to things. But, from a physical point of view, paint works by taking colors away.

Why do people grunt when playing tennis? May 16, 2024

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Tennis players are known for the loud grunts they make during a game. Why do they do it?

Could being a dog person be in your genes? May 15, 2024

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In 2019 a team of Swedish and British scientists published a study claiming that whether we chose to own a dog may be influenced by our genes.

Graphene and faster computer chips May 14, 2024

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Physicists are searching for new materials with better semiconductor properties so that computers can continue to improve.

Where the sky isn't blue May 13, 2024

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We just covered why the sky is blue, but there are a few areas without color above us.

What makes the sky blue? May 10, 2024

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It can't be the atmosphere, or dust, or water droplets. So what makes the sky blue?

Temperature: A key variable in making the perfect cup of coffee May 09, 2024

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Water temperature is a major element of quality control in making coffee. Why exactly is temperature important?

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