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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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Does the patas monkey speak for the trees? Aug 31, 2022

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Learn more about the animal that may have inspired Dr. Seuss' Lorax with today's A Moment of Science.

Diamonds in the sky Aug 30, 2022

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Diamonds are a treasured resource on Earth, but how common are they on other planets?

Termites can help out in a drought Aug 29, 2022

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Regardless of how we might personally feel about insects, they do play an important role in our ecosystems. Find out the benefits of termites with today's A Moment of Science.

Smelling your way around Aug 26, 2022

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How does your sense of smell impact your ability to navigate?

More internet means more migration Aug 25, 2022

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In the modern age, the internet has a huge impact on countless factors in our daily lives. Learn why migration is effected as well with today's A Moment of Science.

A crow species can infer weight Aug 24, 2022

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Corvids are known to be pretty clever birds, but did you know they're good at guessing weight as well?

The battle between Triceratops and Triceratops Aug 23, 2022

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Many animals fight within their own species, and the dinosaurs were not exception.

Why is it so hard to swat a fly? Aug 22, 2022

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Flies are notorious house pests. Why can it be so hard to get rid of them?

Geese domestication may be 7,000 years old Aug 19, 2022

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While we may think of chickens as the first domesticated fowl, evidence suggests the goose got there first.

Choking under pressure Aug 18, 2022

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Pressure can come from any number of sources, especially for athletes competing at the top of their fields. Today's A Moment of Science has more on the impacts on performance.

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