A Moment of Science

Ask any brewer and they will tell you that yeast is the secret to making beer.

Hurting a blade of grass isn't the end of its life. But how does it affect the soil?

Many species of stink bugs are also pests, but some are beneficial.

You might be sitting in your car. Or slouching at your desk. Or hunched over your phone. Take a minute to think: are you comfortable?

A lot of the time phishing is used by people who want to steal your personal information and bank account numbers.

There's been a long debate between nature and nurture. Scientists have found evidence of a quail's environment impacting egg development.

There’s research showing that social isolation is associated with increase inflammation in the body.

Our national parks are being coated in dust: plastic dust.

If you see a shooting star, make a wish. If you see scores of shooting stars, make a note: you’re witnessing a meteor shower.

All fruits and vegetables produce a natural, dull waxy coating that acts a barrier to the outside world.

Sometimes, something small can really set our anger off. Why does this happen?

While we all have different tastes when it comes to food, the process of chewing seems to be something we share.

Aardvarks are mighty predators in the insect world. How do they do it?

Unicorns are a legend, but there is growing evidence that the legend may have been inspired by a real animal.

Bonobos, our closest great ape relative, and orangutans, our most distant great ape relative, also appear to be capable of planning ahead.

Are there other ways plants respond to their environments that we just can’t perceive?

How does the shape of a glass affect how much you drink? A scientist set out to examine just this, and the results are rather astounding.

Koalas are more than just picky eaters. A Moment of Science looks into what makes their stomachs so sensitive

Are you looking for a new hobby? Do you love the thrill of discovery? Are you the kind of person who enjoys the great outdoors? Then meteorite hunting might be for you.

Not just any old plant has what it takes to survive desert heat.