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Many studies have shown that caring for a dog is a great way to get more exercise, relieve stress, and generally improve quality of life.
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Derek Keats/Wikimedia CommonsHoney badgers might look like friendly mammals, but they're among the fiercest animals on the planet. -
Prostock-studio/Adobe StockDo you ever wake up and feel groggy and slow? You're probably experiencing sleep inertia.
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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Millipedes have many feet, but none until now have truly lived up to their name. Researchers in 2021 have found a true millipede in Western Australia. -
Color is everywhere in the animal kingdom and plays an important role in several behaviors. Learn about the details behind these beautiful displays with today's A Moment of Science! -
How do volcanoes impact our planet? Find out more about this explosive science with today's A Moment of Science. -
Have you ever wondered how to tell the difference between horns and antlers? Today's A Moment of Science explains. -
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If the universe started with the Big Bang, what will it look like far into the future? -
Yesterday we looked closer at batesian mimicry, and today's A Moment of Science checks out another example of this phenomenon in snakes. -
"Monkey see, monkey do" might be a common phrase for humans, but there's some truth behind this for other species as well. Learn more about batesian mimicry with today's A Moment of Science. -
Organ transplants can be a complicated process on a number of levels, including finding a suitable organ match in the first place. New research may have provided a new option. -
Countless sources will claim to have "the real secret" behind getting big muscles. What does science say about our bodies?
