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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.

Latest Episodes:

Planet of the ants Feb 15, 2023

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Humans like to think of Earth as our planet, but biology tells us otherwise.

Bernoulli's hair dryer Feb 14, 2023

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Learn all about Bernoulli's principle with today's A Moment of Science!

Humans can echolocate, too Feb 13, 2023

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We often associate bats with echolocation, but did you know some humans can have this ability too?

The Earth's core and the evolution of complex life Feb 10, 2023

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For billions of years, life on Earth had included only microbes, and simple soft-bodied organisms. Then, within just a few tens of millions of years, a variety of complex aquatic animals appeared.

Did sanitation make Rome any healthier? Feb 09, 2023

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Rome had a fairly sophisticated sanitation system, but didn't have a reduction in internal parasites. What made this possible?

Same and different: Infants use analogies before they speak Feb 08, 2023

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The ability to make comparisons and analogies is a mental capacity that distinguishes human beings from at least most other animals.

Magpie egg hormones impact their offsprings' boldness Feb 07, 2023

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Not all magpie jays are alike. Some individuals are much bolder than others. Now, scientists think they may have discovered a clue to explain the differences.

Warped spacial mapping Feb 06, 2023

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Rats have good spacial mapping, but sometimes things can impact their mental image.

Why are parrots so smart? Feb 03, 2023

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When scientists study parrots, they often appear as smart as monkeys and other mammals. How is this possible?

Trust comes with old age Feb 02, 2023

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The older we get, the more trusting we tend to become.