A Moment of Science

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How are defibrillators really used? Jan 03, 2022

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While their use has been popularized by Hollywood in countless medical dramas, the defibrillator isn't actually the miracle machine it's made out to be.

Birds have their own cultures and traditions, too Dec 31, 2021

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Human cultures often benefit from their influence on each other, and scientists wondered if the same can be said for birds. Today's A Moment of Science has more on this research into the social lives of great tits.

The oldest fossils on Earth could shed light on finding signs of past life on Mars Dec 30, 2021

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Single-celled organisms were present on the Earth long before more intelligent life began. Finding fossils of these past life forms on Earth could help scientists looking for former life on Mars.

Why does having a sore throat hurt so much? Dec 29, 2021

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Why do sore throats hurt? Today's A Moment of Science looks closer at this pesky sickness and a few potential methods for relief.

Confronting brain freeze head on Dec 28, 2021

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Why do we get brain freeze, and always at the least convenient times? Today's A Moment of Science looks closer at this headache.

How our bodies keep us warm Dec 27, 2021

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We're pretty familiar with terms such as 'cold-blooded' and 'warm-blooded,' but they're not the most accurate descriptions for what actually goes on inside bodies.

Probing the limits of life in Antarctica Dec 24, 2021

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Scientists have found evidence of microbial life in all of Earth's environments, but does that mean life can truly exist under any conditions? New research looks at the extreme environment of Antarctica for answers.

Deer parents probably aren't abandoning their fawns Dec 23, 2021

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It's not uncommon to see a deer fawn alone, and sometimes our first assumption is it was abandoned by its parents. Today's A Moment of Science explains how that probably isn't the case.

Having red hair could mean you have a higher pain tolerance Dec 22, 2021

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Having red hair is incredibly rare, and could signal other unique differences your body has. Learn more about the relationship between hair color and pain tolerance with today's A Moment of Science.

Why an egg's consistency changes as it cooks Dec 21, 2021

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Eggs change from a liquid-like state to practically solid the longer you cook them, but why is that?