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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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The ecological niche: Not just a hole in the wall Jan 18, 2023

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What is the significance of an ecological niche? Today's A Moment of Science explains.

How do pets provide stress relief? Jan 17, 2023

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What is it about cute animals that calms us down?

How vitamins got their name Jan 16, 2023

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Vitamins are a vital aspect of maintaining our help, but how did they get their name?

The bloodsucking strategy of the vampire finch Jan 13, 2023

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The truth behind the vampire finch is stranger than fiction!

Surgery in the Stone Age Jan 12, 2023

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How long have we had sophisticated medical knowledge?

No ant left behind Jan 11, 2023

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Rescuing each other from predators isn't a common behavior seen in animals, but the harvester ant shows its possible.

Mole rats lead pretty painless lives Jan 10, 2023

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Mole rats are immune to certain kinds of pain, including what makes wasabi and some peppers spicy for humans.

Chewing up our daily energy Jan 09, 2023

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Chewing takes up a small part of our day, but researchers believed it takes up a significant part of our energy.

The next best thing to a yeti Jan 06, 2023

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A large, white animal with fur and claws? The yeti might not exist, but today's A Moment of Science has the next best thing.

Seafloor mapping and a melting glacier Jan 05, 2023

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Why is a melting glacier such a cause for concern? Today's A Moment of Science looks closer at the research.

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