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The beetle that walks on the underside of the water's surface Dec 06, 2021

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There's more than just one way to move around in the water, and this beetle has found one of the more unique modes of transportation.

A lost strain of rice is found again Dec 03, 2021

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A staple of Southern cuisine, hill rice, was thought to be lost from the US. Finding it again has been an important development for geneticists and horticulturalists alike.

What the weather report doesn't tell you Dec 02, 2021

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Weather reports usually come from a measurement at least six feet off the ground. While that reading is accurate, it doesn't show the full story of temperatures closer to the ground.

Scientists study the unique birdsong known as bird incubation calls Dec 01, 2021

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Zebra finches are among one finch species known to use bird incubation calls, a distinctive sound used only around the time of eggs hatching.

Research furthers potential muscle regeneration Nov 30, 2021

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Researchers looked into further understanding a set of proteins known as the Yamanaka factors, hopefully leading to advancements in restoring muscle mass and strength as we age.

"It takes one to know one" Nov 29, 2021

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Scrub jays are known to steal from other birds, and their behavior towards others in their species shows shows everyone's in on the secret.

Why humans have baby teeth Nov 26, 2021

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Baby teeth are valuable for childhood development, and for more reasons than keeping the tooth fairy employed. Today's A Moment of Science has more.

How do polar bears drink? Nov 25, 2021

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Most water polar bears come in contact with is frozen, so how do they stay hydrated?

The lost continent of 'Icelandia' Nov 24, 2021

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A team of Earth scientists published their hypothesis earlier this year that Iceland is just "the tip of the iceberg" for the continental crust of Icelandia

The hairy truth behind trichomes Nov 23, 2021

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Just like our hair, trichomes can cover a plant in a variety of ways. Today's A Moment of Science has more on these structures

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