A Moment of Science: Audio
Every weekday, A Moment of Science provides surprising tidbits of information on science, technology and health topics. A Moment of Science is a production of WFIU Public Media from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Learn more at http://amos.indiana.edu/
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Fetus Learning
Fetuses can recognize their mothers voice; when they hear it, ...
Fetuses can recognize their mothers voice; when they hear it, their heartbeat accelerates.
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Nature’s Helicopters
Hummingbirds appear to hover effortlessly midair. Here's why they look ...
Hummingbirds appear to hover effortlessly midair. Here's why they look like they're floating when they're flying:
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An Ocean on Jupiter’s Moon Ganymede
Measuring data from the Hubble telescope, NASA has discovered a ...
Measuring data from the Hubble telescope, NASA has discovered a salt-water ocean on Jupiter's largest moon beneath layers of ice.
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The Oldest Human Footprints
Human footprints from 350,000 years ago have been discovered preserved ...
Human footprints from 350,000 years ago have been discovered preserved in volcanic ash.
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Nightcap
Alcoholic beverages may make you drowsy, but actually reduce your ...
Alcoholic beverages may make you drowsy, but actually reduce your quality of sleep.
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Swimming With Sharks
Remoras are hangers on, literally, that latch onto predatory fish ...
Remoras are hangers on, literally, that latch onto predatory fish and live off of their leftovers.
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Radiation in Deep Space
Mars-bound astronauts will face many daunting tasks including extended exposure ...
Mars-bound astronauts will face many daunting tasks including extended exposure to galactic radiation, which has been shown to cause brain damage.
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Unmasking Surgical Masks
Surgical masks are a good way to keep from spreading ...
Surgical masks are a good way to keep from spreading your germs to others, but don't prevent their germs from reaching you.
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Running on the Water
Grebes perform a small miracle to win the hearts of ...
Grebes perform a small miracle to win the hearts of their mates.
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Ultraviolet Fish
Sexy swordfish have figured out how to go a-courting without ...
Sexy swordfish have figured out how to go a-courting without courting disaster.
