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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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Food and global climate change Oct 26, 2022

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How does climate change impact our food production?

Mosquitoes, disease, and global warming Oct 25, 2022

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Rising temperatures impact some unexpected areas of our lives. Learn more about how climate change effects mosquitoes with today's A Moment of Science.

Eroding topsoil troubles Midwest farms Oct 24, 2022

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After over 200 years of cultivating fields, topsoil has eroded in these areas. What exactly does that mean for farmland?

How lavender relaxes us Oct 21, 2022

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Do you find lavender calming? Find out why that might be the case with today's A Moment of Science.

Spiderman lives in the Amazon Oct 20, 2022

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Learn more about the slingshot spider's similarities to the Marvel superhero with today's A Moment of Science!

How did people get ice before refrigeration? Oct 19, 2022

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Today's A Moment of Science looks closer at the history of refrigeration.

Giraffes use nurseries, too Oct 18, 2022

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Humans aren't the only ones to send their kids to daycare. Turns out giraffes do the same thing!

Extreme heat causes railroads to bend Oct 17, 2022

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How does heat impact our world? In extreme conditions, even railroad tracks can be impacted.

Giant pandas and bamboo Oct 14, 2022

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Pandas are known for essentially just eating bamboo, but was their diet always so selective?

Yawning in virtual reality Oct 13, 2022

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Virtual reality can mimic the real world pretty convincingly, but it can't mimic human behavior perfectly.

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