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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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Gigantopithecus: Who were the relatives of Earth's largest ape? Sep 13, 2023

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Who exactly was the Gigantopithecus?

How did dust cause an ancient ice age? Sep 12, 2023

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Space dust possibly caused an ice age 466 million years ago. How?

Sowing the seeds of future conservation Sep 11, 2023

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Seeds are important for many things, from everything bagels to starting a garden, but can they be the key to preserving habitats for monarch butterflies?

Bacteria on, in, and under your skin Sep 08, 2023

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Did you know that researchers have discovered that there are at least 250 kinds of bacteria that live on our skin?

Are we able to taste more? Sep 07, 2023

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Sweet, sour, salty, bitter. Are there more flavors out there for us to discover?

Bungostegos: The lizard that walked upright on all fours Sep 06, 2023

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Learn about Bunostegos akokanensis, an animal that existed before the time of the dinosaurs.

Pterosaurs: Earth's biggest fliers ever Sep 05, 2023

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Just three groups of animals with backbones have evolved the ability to fly: birds, bats, and pterosaurs.

The honeybee's royal jelly Sep 04, 2023

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How do honeybees determine their line of succession?

How mangrove forests provide flood protection Sep 01, 2023

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Mangrove forests add a great visual to the coastline, but they provide great benefits too.

Saber-toothed tigers were big. Really big Aug 31, 2023

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Saber-toothed tigers were one of the largest cats to ever exist. How big was that really?

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