A Moment of Science: Audio show

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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Podcasts:

 Reindeer Eyes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:02:02

Researchers have found that depending on the season, the eyes of Arctic reindeer change from gold to blue.

 Attack Of The Earthworms | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:02:01

Earthworms may be good for your garden, but they can be harmful to other habitats.

 Are Chimps Self-Aware? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:02:01

The jury is still out on whether or not chimps are self-aware. Actually, the same goes for young children.

 On Thin Ice | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:02:01

When winter comes, how can you tell if you're safe or on thin ice? Find out on today's A Moment of Science.

 Do Fake Sugars Have Calories? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:02:01

The sweet taste of a substance has to do with how well the molecules that make up the substance chemically bind with the sweet taste receptors in our mouth. The amount of energy released when we metabolize this substance, is measured in calories.

 Climate Change And Coffee: A Rude Awakening | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:02:01

In addition to raising sea levels and wiping out species, climate change may threaten the world's coffee supply.

 Scared Of Snakes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:02:01

Do you jump when you see a snake? Some scientists think there could be an evolutionary explanation.

 Fear Of Four | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:02:02

While it's fairly common for people in the U.S. to be afraid of the number thirteen, for some, the number four is a lot scarier.

 Do Smaller Testicles Really Result In Better Dads? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:02:02

Though you may have hard otherwise, there isn't enough evidence to prove that this is the case.

 How Did Green Iguanas End Up On Anguilla? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:02:03

How a group of iguanas travelled across the water to the island of Anguilla may surprise you.

 Human Sleep Cycle Slightly Longer Than A Day | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:02:03

Starved of environmental cues telling us when it's time to go to sleep, our sleep cycles are actually a little longer than twenty-four hours.

 Are Microwave Ovens Dangerous? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:02:02

A Moment Of Science takes a scientific look at an old myth.

 For Baboons, Second Best Isn’t Always So Bad | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:02:02

When losing is winning in the complicated social world of baboons.

 What Is An ACL Anyway? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:02:03

We've all heard about someone who's torn an ACL, but do we really know what that means?

 Rumbles From The Deep | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:02:03

Ever wonder why your stomach makes all that noise when you're hungry?

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