A Moment of Science: Audio
Summary: You have questions and A Moment of Science has answers. These two-minute audio podcasts provide the scientific story behind some of life's most perplexing mysteries. There's no need to be blinded by science. Explore it, have fun with it, but most of all learn from it. A Moment of Science is a production of WFIU Public Media from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
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- Copyright: Copyright 1998-2009
Podcasts:
What if there was a food that could trick the brain into thinking that something sour, like a lemon or lime, was actually sweet?
There are some common hairstyles that can lead to traction alopecia, or hair loss.
Does the Monopoly Man wear a monocle? Is the evil queen’s incantation, “Mirror, mirror on the wall?” Does Curious George have a tail?
Without soap, clothes, dishes, and even your body don't get very clean. But even soap falls short of doing the job in areas with hard water.
Find out how scientists learned cuttlefish see in three dimensions with today's A Moment of Science
Why you should thank NASA for rainy-day road safety on this Moment of Science.
Scientists noted interesting findings in the brain activity of patients undergoing cardiac arrest.
Most people prefer clear apple juice, but cloudy has its own appeal as well.
How far south do the Northern Lights go?
The Damaraland mole-rats save up their energy for a rainy day.
How do pedometers work? Today's A Moment of Science explains.
Who you interact with in a regular day might not be so different from a beluga whale's social life.
What's the psychological difference between getting a request in person versus over a message?
Aspergillus oryzae, or “koji,” received its important status because it lies at the heart of Japanese cuisine.
Ginkgo trees are very eye-catching during the fall, but they're special for another reason as well.
