A Moment of Science

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The coywolf hybrid takes over the East coast Sep 27, 2023

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Eastern wolves and coyotes have been interbreeding more frequently over the past several hundred years

Do animals use math? Sep 26, 2023

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Animals sometimes understand numbers without school or even language.

Variety is the texture of life Sep 25, 2023

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Researchers looked into the role texture plays in how full we feel after eating.

How grasshoppers are able to hang around upside-down Sep 22, 2023

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How do insects handle being upside-down for so long?

Having a eureka moment can cloud our judgement Sep 21, 2023

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A eureka moment is an experience where a solution or idea suddenly appears in your mind and immediately feels true.

Rats use special hairs to sense the wind Sep 20, 2023

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A cat’s facial whiskers are one example of a type of long stiff hair found in clusters on the bodies of most mammals.

Bark used as ancient gum Sep 19, 2023

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Our ancestors may have made their own version of gum from birch bark.

Do carnivores care that we're here? Sep 18, 2023

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While you’re out in nature, do you ever wonder if your presence changes the way animals interact with each other?

Corals' microbiomes are busy during dormancy Sep 15, 2023

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For many organisms, winter is a time to rest. But just because it's dormant doesn't mean the northern star coral isn't working.

When psychology meets accounting Sep 14, 2023

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What role does psychology play when it comes to how you use your money?