A Moment of Science

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/

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When traveling by plane what makes our ears pop, and what is it exactly that pops?

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What makes our ears pop?

When traveling by plane what makes our ears pop, and what is it exactly that pops? [...]

September 6, 2024

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That’s no plum: Meet the purple tomato

A team of scientists have created the Purple Tomato, featuring skin of deep amethyst, like a plum, and insides a vivid violet. But why would [...]

September 5, 2024

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When a sweet tooth meets a numb tongue

In an ideal universe you could scarf carton-loads of super vanilla swirl ice cream every night after dinner without remorse. In the real world, however, [...]

September 4, 2024

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The giant penguin discovered on a field trip

What was your favorite field trip as a kid? The zoo? The modern art museum? For a group of New Zealand students, it’d be hard [...]

September 3, 2024

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The false underwater city of Zakynthos

In shallow water off the Greek Island Zakynthos, you can see what appears to be the remains of an ancient city. But is it really? [...]

September 2, 2024

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Scales, feathers, and fur, oh my!

Mammals, birds, and reptiles are so different from one another. How could they all evolve from a common ancestor? [...]

August 30, 2024

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Do dogs know the names of their favorite toys?

Have you ever wondered whether your dog understands at least some of what you say to them? Scientists have too. [...]

August 29, 2024

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What happens when good bananas go bad

You find a perfect, yellow banana in the store, but the next day at home it has brown spots. What happened? [...]

August 28, 2024

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Why does Diet Coke float?

Here’s an at-home experiment you can try: take a can of “classic” Coca-Cola and a can of Diet Coke, and without opening either one submerge [...]

August 27, 2024

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Cue the laugh track: Why hyenas giggle and guffaw

These polka-dotted predators are no laughing matter. Learn all about hyenas with A Moment of Science. [...]

August 26, 2024

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