A MOMENT OF SCIENCE A Moment of Science is a daily audio podcast, public radio program and video series providing the scientific story behind some of life’s most perplexing mysteries. You can learn more by visting: https://indianapublicmedia.org/amomentofscience/ EPISODES The Queen Bee BrainwashbyIndiana Public MediaHow does a queen bee rule over a hive?Search EpisodesClear SearchEpisode play iconThe Queen Bee BrainwashHow does a queen bee rule over a hive? [...]April 25, 2025Indiana Public MediaEpisode play iconInvasion Can Be Hard on the Invaders, TooThis invasive toad has caused a lot of problems, even for itself. [...]April 24, 2025Indiana Public MediaEpisode play iconVanishing VanillaDo you like vanilla? Because it’s about to get really expensive. [...]April 23, 2025Indiana Public MediaEpisode play iconChirping TailsThe male Anna’s hummingbird’s tail has a musical application. [...]April 22, 2025Indiana Public MediaEpisode play iconRinged Seals on the HotseatArctic melting causes problems for the homes of ringed seals. [...]April 21, 2025Indiana Public MediaEpisode play iconAnd You Thought Your Neighbors Were AnnoyingThis invasive plant causes a lot of trouble for its neighbors. [...]April 18, 2025Indiana Public MediaEpisode play iconEarly Americans Ate Mammoth MeatNew evidence from an ancient burial site reveals a 13,000-year-old diet. [...]April 17, 2025Indiana Public MediaEpisode play iconSquirrels Who Eat Snakeskin?Do squirrels have a taste for snake? [...]April 16, 2025Indiana Public MediaEpisode play iconOcean HeatHow do scientists take the ocean’s temperature? [...]April 15, 2025Indiana Public MediaEpisode play iconPythons Will Eat Your AlligatorsIn 2022, scientists dissected an 18-foot Burmese python only to find a barely digested 5-foot-long gator. [...]April 14, 2025Indiana Public MediaLoad MoreSearch Results placeholderPrevious EpisodeShow Episodes ListNext Episode