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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 desert where rain is deadly Dec 07, 2022

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Learn more about the weather in the Atacama Desert of Northern Chile.

The impact of an underwater volcanic eruption Dec 06, 2022

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An underwater volcano eruption earlier this year could have long-term impacts on the global climate.

How temperature impacts the perfect cup of coffee Dec 05, 2022

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What's the secret to making the perfect cup of coffee? Temperature plays a key role.

How long is a day on each planet in the solar system? Dec 02, 2022

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How long does a day last on other planets?

Rediscovered: The world's largest bee Dec 01, 2022

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Megachile pluto, commonly called “Wallace’s giant bee” is the world’s largest bee. And perhaps the most elusive.

Ancient settlements in the Amazon Nov 30, 2022

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Archeological evidence shows people have lived on the Amazon for thousands of years. New research sheds further light on what these early settlements looked like.

The question of a rock and a rowboat Nov 29, 2022

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If you drop a rock overboard from a boat, does the water surface rise?

Vegetarian birds have more friends Nov 28, 2022

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How does diet impact social life? It turns out vegetarian birds of a feather really do flock together.

Knowing your emotions can reduce anger Nov 25, 2022

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While anger can lead to aggression for some, it doesn't in everyone. This difference comes down to emotional differentiation.

Ancient dogs got bigger to guard livestock Nov 24, 2022

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Over a relatively short period of 6,000 years, dogs got larger on average. This change didn't come down to simple chance.

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