A Moment of Science

How do insects handle being upside-down for so long?

A eureka moment is an experience where a solution or idea suddenly appears in your mind and immediately feels true.

A cat’s facial whiskers are one example of a type of long stiff hair found in clusters on the bodies of most mammals.

Our ancestors may have made their own version of gum from birch bark.

While you’re out in nature, do you ever wonder if your presence changes the way animals interact with each other?

For many organisms, winter is a time to rest. But just because it's dormant doesn't mean the northern star coral isn't working.

What role does psychology play when it comes to how you use your money?

Who exactly was the Gigantopithecus?

Space dust possibly caused an ice age 466 million years ago. How?

Seeds are important for many things, from everything bagels to starting a garden, but can they be the key to preserving habitats for monarch butterflies?

Did you know that researchers have discovered that there are at least 250 kinds of bacteria that live on our skin?

Sweet, sour, salty, bitter. Are there more flavors out there for us to discover?

Learn about Bunostegos akokanensis, an animal that existed before the time of the dinosaurs.

Just three groups of animals with backbones have evolved the ability to fly: birds, bats, and pterosaurs.

How do honeybees determine their line of succession?

Mangrove forests add a great visual to the coastline, but they provide great benefits too.

Saber-toothed tigers were one of the largest cats to ever exist. How big was that really?

Could the Earth face solar storms in our future? What does that look like?

A decade ago, we knew of almost 25,000. One study has discovered an additional 19,000. And we know there are even more out there.

A simple question for today's A Moment of Science: do flying fish really fly?