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The word aspirin is a combination of two hard to pronounce scientific terms.
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Hoang PHAM/FlickrHow much do you know about CERN? Learn more about it with today's A Moment of Science. -
KOTO/Adobe StockMany studies have shown that caring for a dog is a great way to get more exercise, relieve stress, and generally improve quality of life.
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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Frogs are known to have some deadly toxins at their disposal. But if they're so deadly, how do they keep from poisoning themselves? -
In centuries past, it was not so uncommon to see scientists treating themselves like guinea pigs. -
Blood is often associated with the color red, but that isn't true for all species. Learn about the special case of fish in the Antarctic. -
Honey badgers might look like friendly mammals, but they're among the fiercest animals on the planet. -
Do you ever wake up and feel groggy and slow? You're probably experiencing sleep inertia. -
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. -
