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Is it safe to shower when there's lightning? Mar 02, 2022

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Not showering during a thunderstorm is commonly heard advice, but is there any truth that you're really taking a safety risk if you ignore this warning?

Moth wingtips can be used to confuse bat sonar Mar 01, 2022

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Animals have had to make several adaptations to their bodies as they evolve to avoid predators. Scientists have recently looked at how moths are designed to avoid detection from bats.

Elephants can sniff out their preferred snacks Feb 28, 2022

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Members of the animal kingdom use their five senses in ways impossible for humans to replicate. But sometimes, we see familiar characteristics in surprising places.

The roots of modern biology grew in a monastery garden Feb 25, 2022

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Research into the field of genetics has come a long way, but how did these roots begin? Learn more about Gregor Mendel in today's A Moment of Science

Why rivers don't flow in straight lines Feb 24, 2022

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Rivers wind and bend their way through a landscape, but why don't we see them in straight lines? Today's A Moment of Science has the answer

How hummingbirds use their sense of smell Feb 23, 2022

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Scientists have wondered how hummingbirds use their senses when finding flowers with nectar, but didn't think their sense of smell was useful. New research shows that might not actually be the case.

Another good reason to go for Thai food Feb 22, 2022

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Have you ever wondered why some cuisines are known for being spicy and others for being bland? This might have something to do with the climates of these areas.

The leafy seadragon is a master of camouflage Feb 21, 2022

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There are many supernatural creatures of the ocean that keep us fascinated, like the kraken or sirens. But what about a real sea dragon?

The cloning and quaking stand of aspen Feb 18, 2022

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Quaking aspen trees are known to group in communities, or "stands." These stands might actually be made up of genetic clones.

Changing shape to cope with a changing climate Feb 17, 2022

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Animals have had to adapt to their specific climates over generations of evolution. Climate change, however, has created a more immediate need to adapt.

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