A Moment of Science: Audio

Dogs aren't quite as graceful as we humans when it comes to taking a drink. But you might give your pooch more credit if you knew that her lapping method is the most effective one.

Imagine yourself walking through the English countryside. You might expect to come across some squirrels, moles, foxes, and badgers. However, you may find an unexpected animal friend crossing you path: a red-necked wallaby!

Have you ever watched a bunch of rats hanging out together? You might notice something interesting.

When you sit down to a glass of iced tea with a straw in it, you might say that you are sucking the tea up through the straw. But is this accurate?

If you want a piece of living history, where would you look? You could visit California’s giant redwoods, or simply watch the birds, those descendants of dinosaurs. But consider, instead, the humble sturgeon.

What temperature is comfortable for your skin? The answer might be different from air temperature.

When you think of pollination, you probably think of bees buzzing around on a bright summer day.

Scientists found a way to drive a cockroach the way you might drive a car. What does that mean?

Insects need water just like the rest of us, so how do they drink?

Some medical researchers are looking for new ways to prevent heart attack damage from happening.

According to that famous Beatles song, no: "Money Can't Buy Me Love." But, of course, the Beatles also had a hit with their cover of the Motown song "Money, That's What I Want."

Ask any brewer and they will tell you that yeast is the secret to making beer.

Hurting a blade of grass isn't the end of its life. But how does it affect the soil?

Many species of stink bugs are also pests, but some are beneficial.

You might be sitting in your car. Or slouching at your desk. Or hunched over your phone. Take a minute to think: are you comfortable?