A Moment of Science

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Why do square waves happen? Apr 24, 2024

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Normally you’d just see waves coming in parallel to the shore. But what if there were also waves moving perpendicular to the shore?

Humans have been hanging out with cats for almost 10,000 years Apr 23, 2024

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A grave in Cyprus from 7500 BC shows a furry feline and human owner buried together. It’s the oldest known site of a tame cat.

Prehistoric air conditioning Apr 22, 2024

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How did dinosaurs keep themselves cool?

Genetic mutation and pain Apr 19, 2024

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Did you know it’s possible to have a gene mutation that really does make bumping into furniture or even getting surgery totally painless?

Walking uphill is hard work Apr 18, 2024

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What makes walking uphill so much harder?

Why do giraffes need such long necks? Apr 17, 2024

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Have you ever wondered why giraffes have such long necks?

How mosquitoes will be impacted by global warming Apr 16, 2024

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Scientists think that as many as a billion people around the world could be newly exposed to the diseases spread by mosquitoes within the next fifty years as global temperatures rise.

The unique species of the tufted deer Apr 15, 2024

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This small species lives throughout southern China, from high eastern Tibetan mountains to low coastal mountains, preferring forests and shrubby habitats. And its most interesting feature is its tusks.

Virtual reality and yawning Apr 12, 2024

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There’s a big gap between how we act in virtual reality and how we act in real life, as scientists who did an experiment focused on yawning found out.

Not all antioxidants are the same Apr 11, 2024

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We've heard a lot about how antioxidants can help prevent disease. Does that mean we should eat as many antioxidant-rich foods as possible?

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