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Goby fish can act like Goldilocks, too Dec 20, 2021

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Goldilocks might have been a sensitive character in a fairytale, but the goby fish can be just as picky when finding a bed. Learn more about Goby-locks with today's A Moment of Science.

Benjamin Franklin burned through money, for science Dec 17, 2021

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When Benjamin Franklin was researching how heat and cold are conducted, he performed some interesting experiments using cold hard cash. Learn more with today's A Moment of Science.

The silent song of asteroseismology Dec 16, 2021

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In the 1600s, many people believed the stars produced musical vibrations. While it's true stars vibrate, they don't produce any sound. Asteroseismology still uses these vibrations to learn more about the cosmos.

Does zero gravity actually exist? Dec 15, 2021

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Seeing astronauts floating weightless is a commonly known image, but that weightlessness is different from actual zero gravity. Does zero gravity even exist?

The human genus may have a new member Dec 14, 2021

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All modern humans belong to the same species, but that doesn't mean we were the only species. Scientists may have recently found a new member of our extended family.

The secret behind getting clear ice cubes Dec 13, 2021

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Ice cubes always seem to be slightly cloudy in the middle. Why is that, and is it possible to avoid?

How mongoose pups benefit from a "veil of ignorance" Dec 10, 2021

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Usually, operating with a "veil of ignorance" has few benefits. Researchers studying mongooses found that this might not always be the case in the animal kingdom.

Suggestions on judging statistics and risk assessment Dec 09, 2021

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When confronted with something new, we often try to determine the potential risk associated with it. Today's A Moment of Science provides suggestions when determining your own risk assessment.

Flip a coin, beat the odds Dec 08, 2021

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In a hundred tosses of a coin, you expect about fifty heads. But do those odds change depending on what previous coin toss results were?

Science says you should read to your baby Dec 07, 2021

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Research shows there are multiple benefits for babies who are read to at a young age.