A Moment of Science

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Ghosts and robots in the lab Jul 06, 2022

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Have you ever experienced the sensation of someone touching you who wasn't really there? A lab experiment may shed light on why that happens.

The incredible scientific discovery found on Facebook Jul 05, 2022

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Discoveries can come from some surprising sources, including over social media.

The bone wars of paleontology Jul 04, 2022

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Learn about the infamous feud which helped launch the field of paleontology into the mainstream with today's A Moment of Science!

Tasteless penguins Jul 01, 2022

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Penguins have a very fish-heavy diet, but do they actually like how it tastes? Learn more about their senses with today's A Moment of Science

The ruthless carnivore of the plant world Jun 30, 2022

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Learn all about the ferocious butterwort plant with today's A Moment of Science!

What goes on at CERN? Jun 29, 2022

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How much do you know about CERN? Learn more about it with today's A Moment of Science.

A vaccine against Alzheimer's disease? Jun 28, 2022

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Alzheimer's disease has well-known effects with seemingly few methods of treatment. New research may shed some hope on this subject.

Frogs can't poison themselves Jun 27, 2022

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Frogs are known to have some deadly toxins at their disposal. But if they're so deadly, how do they keep from poisoning themselves?

Welcome to the Laughing Gas Ball Jun 24, 2022

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Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is known today as a part of major surgery. But what did its discoverer have in mind?

The fish whose blood isn't red Jun 23, 2022

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Blood is often associated with the color red, but that isn't true for all species. Learn about the special case of fish in the Antarctic.