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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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George Washington comes out on top Mar 16, 2022

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A simple experiment with quarters teaches us more about rotations.

Science says your cat really is a freeloader Mar 15, 2022

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Researchers conducted experiments to determine cats' likelihood to be a freeloader or a "contrafreeloader," and the results probably won't surprise cat owners.

The long-lasting damage of a hurricane Mar 14, 2022

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Hurricanes can be devastating weather events. Once they pass, their impact is often felt long after the crisis ends.

Is climate change making the Earth dimmer? Mar 11, 2022

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Climate change is leading to a number of unexpected consequences. New research published last year shows our planet getting dimmer might be one of them.

How do power indicators work? Mar 10, 2022

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Power indicators can be handy when trying to tell how much juice a battery has left, but how do this process actually work?

The elusive beaked whale Mar 09, 2022

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Learn more about this uncommon creature with A Moment of Science!

14,400-year-old bread sheds light on our dietary history Mar 08, 2022

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Scientists studying ancient bread break down what our ancestors ate and the significance of this discovery.

It can be too warm or too cold for bumblebees to fly Mar 07, 2022

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Bumblebees can behave like Goldilocks too, by wanting the air temperature to be just right for flight.

Eyes are the windows to the personality Mar 04, 2022

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We've heard the expression "eyes are the windows to the soul," but what do they really tell us about an individual? Research shows there's more information in eye movements than you might expect.

The changing landscape of shark tourism Mar 03, 2022

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There are benefits to learning about sharks in both aquariums and in their natural habitats. With the expanding industry of shark tourism, there can be pros and cons to intruding on a shark's home turf.

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