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These vignettes remove some of the mystery from science, but not the wonder. A Moment of Science makes you think"Wow, that's neat!"and go tell somebody else about it.

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Why Shrews Twitter

Why do the nearly blind, small, mouse-like animals make so much noise? The scientific discovery about shrews. ...

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[ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:43:47 -0500 ]

A Light Bulb And An Egg

Ever wonder what a light bulb and a egg have in common? ...

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[ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:43:45 -0500 ]

Big Bill Chill

Scientists are learning how the Toco toucan uses its oversized bill to cool down. ...

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[ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:43:42 -0500 ]

The Science Of The Faux Pas

Oops, didn't mean to say that! Scientists explain why our unconscious thoughts slip out. ...

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[ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:43:41 -0500 ]

Fighting Fat With Fat

You've heard of fat but have you heard of brown fat? Scientists are learning that the types of fat in your body can help you lose weight. ...

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[ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:43:39 -0500 ]

Rumbles From The Deep

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

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[ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:43:37 -0500 ]

Roaches And Junk Food

Even cockroaches get fat. The surprising truth about junk food and health in animals. ...

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[ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:43:36 -0500 ]

How Dogs Eat

Why do dogs seem to gulp down any and all food put in front of them? ...

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[ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:43:35 -0500 ]

Freeze! Fast Vs. Slow

Ever wonder how to get the best tasting frozen veggies? ...

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[ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:43:25 -0500 ]

A Brief History of the Early Earth

What is our earth's history? New research suggests that life on Earth has existed without interruption for longer than we thought. ...

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[ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:34:04 -0400 ]

Why We Refrigerate Fruits and Vegetables

Everyone knows you should put spinach and berries in the refrigerator, but how do cooler temperatures keep most fruits and vegetables from spoiling rapidly? ...

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[ Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:55:10 -0400 ]

How To Make Paper In Your Own Kitchen

Paper is an indispensable part of modern life. In fact, each American uses about 600 pounds of paper every year. Where does all this paper come from? ...

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[ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:52:13 -0400 ]

Stem Cells That Help Leukemia Patients

Can you name three types of stem cells in your body? Learn about the different kinds of stem cells in the body and how they can help treat leukemia. ...

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[ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:52:11 -0400 ]

A Dandelion Is Born

While annoying to most adults, dandelions are loved by children. But what makes these "flowers" so widespread? ...

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[ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:52:07 -0400 ]

Healing Rate Of Elbows And Eyeballs

Ever wonder why it takes so long for a scratch on the elbow to heal? After all, it takes just minutes for a scratch on the eyeball to heal. ...

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[ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:52:06 -0400 ]

Key Factors That Determine Your Salary

Do people that are better looking get a higher salary? Does it all depend on smarts? Psychologist agree that both brains and beauty are the key to big bucks. ...

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[ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:51:59 -0400 ]

Bringing The Dead Back To Life?

Recently, scientists were able to revitalize a bacteria that's been dead for over 120,000 years! Are humans next? ...

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[ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:51:52 -0400 ]

Spoonerism: "Darn Boor"

What spoonerisms tell us about peech satterns, or rather, speech patterns on this Moment of Science. ...

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[ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:51:36 -0400 ]

Blackcaps Change Their Migration Patterns...But Why?

Unlike their ancestors, current birds of Britain aren't flying south for the winter. How are they surviving the colder months? ...

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[ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:51:35 -0400 ]

Food Chain Regulation

New research suggests that the amount of plants in certain areas decides the size of animal populations. ...

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[ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:48:12 -0400 ]

Oil Spills , Naturally

It's a big deal when an oil tanker spills its contents into the ocean. And for good reason. But what about oil spills that aren't caused by humans? ...

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[ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:30:08 -0400 ]

Rare And Unusual River Dolphins

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[ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:30:06 -0400 ]

When Your Arm Falls Off

Why do arms sometimes fall asleep and why do they start to tingle? ...

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[ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:30:03 -0400 ]

Self-healing Concrete?

Have you ever been driving down a pothole filled street, thinking, "I wish the city, someone, anyone would fix the roads!" ...

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[ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:30:01 -0400 ]

How To Keep Buildings From Falling During Earthquakes

During earthquakes, why is it that some buildings tumble to the ground, while others stand tall? ...

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[ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:29:59 -0400 ]

Energy Alternatives: Solar Power, Biofuels, and... Coal?

Could coal, a carbon-rich fuel, be the key to fixing America's rising gas prices? ...

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[ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:29:57 -0400 ]

Dancing Birds Get Funky With Rhythm

Want to improve your groove when it comes to the Funky Chicken or the Electric Slide? Maybe you could take a lesson from the birds. ...

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[ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:29:55 -0400 ]

How To Calculate The Temperature With The Chirp Of A Cricket

Ever been camping and wondered what the temperature was? Here's a way to find out! All you need is wrist watch, your ears, and a little patience. ...

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[ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:29:31 -0400 ]

Are You Getting The Nutrients You Need From A Bottle Of Gatorade?

What would you rather have after playing tennis or jogging for forty minutes: a sports drink or a bowl of cereal with milk? ...

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[ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:24:05 -0400 ]

Want To Turn A Profit? Invest In Milkweed Crops

You may think milkweed is just a stubborn weed, but to some it's a valuable commodity. ...

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[ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:23:57 -0400 ]

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