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By Matt Wilson/Jay Clark, NOAA NMFS AFSC
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Amphipods in the Southern Ocean were observed carrying around sea snails as protection from predators.
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While no longer in use today, most people are still familiar with the mid-Atlantic accent of the past. What led to this particular form of pronunciation, and why isn't it around today? -
What happened on the day that an asteroid caused a mass extinction event millions of years ago?
We‘ve all hit our “funny bone.” Why does it feel like that? What do bicycles, footballs, and space shuttles have in common? Can you really learn while you are asleep? Why do some birds hop and others walk?
These and literally thousands of other questions about the world we live in are answered in A Moment of Science. If you are even a little bit interested in the world around you these two-minute radio programs are just for you – and you don‘t need to know anything about science!
Since 1988, WFIU has produced A Moment of Science at Indiana University, Bloomington, in cooperation with IU‘s scientific community, and scientists around the world.
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Evolution happens over such a long period of time, it can be difficult to study. One rare exception to this rule comes from steelhead trout. -
When you burn a candle, where does the melted wax end up? Today's A Moment of Science has the answer -
As alarming as it might sound to experience, flying manhole covers can be a routine part of life. Why does this phenomenon happen? -
Many animals experience living in a pecking order, especially birds. How does this come up at the bird feeder? -
Humans share a large percentage of DNA with monkeys and apes. What really separates us from our closest living genetic relatives? -
How well does your mind's eye see? Learn about the spectrum of visual imagery with today's A Moment of Science. -
Eggs have often been described as the most perfect shape, for several reasons. Now researchers believe they have the formula behind this shape. -
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Birders will often use apps to learn how to mimic calls of the birds they're searching for. But how can this impact the wildlife they're trying to observe?
