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The alligator gar is not an alligator Oct 25, 2021

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Despite the name, the alligator gar is not a reptile. Learn more about these massive creatures with today's A Moment of Science.

How Neanderthals simplified the complex process of making tar Oct 22, 2021

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Our prehistoric ancestors relied on the tools they made to survive, but how did they put those tools together in the first place?

Pandemic symptoms prompt unconventional respiratory research Oct 21, 2021

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With the COVID-19 virus impacting breathing abilities, researchers have looked into potential respiratory failure treatment alternatives.

Missing out on sleep really adds up Oct 20, 2021

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How tired is too tired? Today's A Moment of Science looks at how a few nights with little sleep can really add up.

Sharks use Earth's magnetic field to navigate Oct 19, 2021

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Many animals have amazing sensory abilities. Thanks to recent research, scientists now have greater insight into how sharks navigate the seas.

You're a winner! Oct 18, 2021

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It feels great to win, even if we only think we did. Researchers looked into how just thinking we've won impacts our bodies.

Scientists observe incredible aurora display known as a "space hurricane" Oct 15, 2021

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Auroras are always incredible displays of light, and a recently observed phenomenon called a "space hurricane" is no exception.

Exploring the "twilight zone" of the ocean Oct 14, 2021

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We've explored a relatively small part of our oceans, including a mysterious section known as the "Twilight Zone." Research has shown this area is not nearly as lifeless as we first thought.

How Moon rocks differ from Earth rocks Oct 13, 2021

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Impact theory helps explain why Moon rocks look so similar to stones here on Earth.

The trouble with drinking blood Oct 12, 2021

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There are many animals with unique diets, but one of the most surprising is the vampire bat's. Today's A Moment of Science has more on the realities of living off of blood.

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