A Moment of Science

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Ant Ranchers and Caterpillars Mar 26, 2025

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Can you imagine ants herding caterpillars?

Sticky and Deadly Mar 25, 2025

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You've heard of Venus flying traps, but have you heard of pitcher plants?

The Regenerative Power of Worms Mar 24, 2025

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How to live and long and healthy life? Ask a worm!

Shade Avoidance Syndrome (SAS) Mar 21, 2025

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Have you tried growing your way out of the shade?

Ancient Travelers Mar 20, 2025

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Ever heard of a pseudoscorpion? These arachnids like to hitch a ride.

Calm Old Age Mar 19, 2025

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If you're feeling stressed now, just wait until you're older.

Mapping the Fruit Fly's Brain Mar 18, 2025

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What's it like to have your brain uploaded to a computer? Ask a fruit fly.

The Physics of Water Towers Mar 17, 2025

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Everything you ever wanted to know about water towers.

African Elephants and Climate Change Mar 14, 2025

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A mysterious increase in unexplained deaths of elephants in 2020 led scientists on a mission to answer why.

Red Meat and Global Warming Mar 13, 2025

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The best way to help the environment is what you don't put on your plate.