A Moment of Science

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Evolving with batesian mimicry Jun 08, 2022

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"Monkey see, monkey do" might be a common phrase for humans, but there's some truth behind this for other species as well. Learn more about batesian mimicry with today's A Moment of Science.

When pigs fly: Hope for heart patients in designed swine Jun 07, 2022

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Organ transplants can be a complicated process on a number of levels, including finding a suitable organ match in the first place. New research may have provided a new option.

How did you get those big muscles? Jun 06, 2022

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Countless sources will claim to have "the real secret" behind getting big muscles. What does science say about our bodies?

The science behind apple pie Jun 03, 2022

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Want to learn more about this tasty treat? Read about food science with A Moment of Science!

In nature, sometimes size matters Jun 02, 2022

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Even animals can be bullies, and it turns out size plays an important role in how an animal behaves with others in its species.

Pets have their own obesity epidemic Jun 01, 2022

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Obesity is a well-known issue in the United States, and humans aren't the only ones impacted.

Salmon that shape mountains May 31, 2022

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Environments can shape a species, but what about the other way around?

Carbon isotopes and past life on Mars May 30, 2022

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NASA’s Curiosity rover is exploring Gale crater on Mars. The crater contains rock formed from sediments deposited billions of years ago on the bottoms of ancient lakes and rivers of liquid water. Could life have existed in these long-vanished lakes and rivers?

The light of spring May 27, 2022

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There are many changes with the coming of spring, including sunlight. Learn more with today's A Moment of Science!

How to find a "super tree" May 26, 2022

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Researchers wondered what the best trees were for absorbing air pollution, and created a ranking scale as a result of their findings.