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Usually, operating with a "veil of ignorance" has few benefits. Researchers studying mongooses found that this might not always be the case in the animal kingdom.
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Rbizon/Adobe StockOne study proposes that this “sort of a man” described as “shortish, and oldish, and brownish and mossy” could have been inspired by the patas monkey. -
Kim Alaniz/FlickrDiamonds are a treasured resource on Earth, but how common are they on other planets?
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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Regardless of how we might personally feel about insects, they do play an important role in our ecosystems. Find out the benefits of termites with today's A Moment of Science. -
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In the modern age, the internet has a huge impact on countless factors in our daily lives. Learn why migration is effected as well with today's A Moment of Science. -
If you see an object blowing down the street, you will infer that it is light. That will be your conclusion even if you can’t determine what the object is. -
Many animals fight within their own species, and the dinosaurs were not exception. -
Flies are notorious house pests. Why can it be so hard to get rid of them? -
While we may think of chickens as the first domesticated fowl, evidence suggests the goose got there first. -
Pressure can come from any number of sources, especially for athletes competing at the top of their fields. Today's A Moment of Science has more on the impacts on performance. -
What exactly is root rot, and how can we best protect our plants? -
Prejudices can come from learned behavior, even for artificial intelligence.