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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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Antarctica's biodiversity and penguin poop Apr 12, 2023

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What's the importance of penguin poop?

The mysterious origins of the Macrauchenia Apr 11, 2023

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Learn more about the Macrauchenia, a creature Charles Darwin considered as one of the strangest ever.

Caribou and their mighty migration Apr 10, 2023

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The idea of heading south for the winter isn’t exclusive to humans. Plenty of animals embark on huge trips as the seasons change.

What is the Heisenberg uncertainty principle? Apr 07, 2023

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One of the most bewildering developments of modern physics is the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle. On today's Moment of Science we'll learn what this is, and try to clear up some of the uncertainty.

Flowers choose the best pollinators Apr 06, 2023

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It turns out flowers have some say in who carries their pollen.

Arthropods in your house Apr 05, 2023

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They might not be welcome house guests, but your home probably has more arthropods than you think.

How does the windhover hover? Apr 04, 2023

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Have you ever seen a raptor stay motionless in the air?

Grapefruit and your medication Apr 03, 2023

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Did you know eating grapefruit can be ill advised, depending on your medication?

Invasive species and tornadoes Mar 31, 2023

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Tornadoes can leave devastating destruction in their path, and impact an environment in surprising ways.

The gun embodiment effect Mar 30, 2023

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Researchers wondered whether the act of wielding a gun would make a person perceive other people as wielding a gun as well.

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