A Moment of Science

How are bedbugs able to spread so quickly even though they don't fly? Today's A Moment of Science explains more.

How much do you know about the albatross? Today's A Moment of Science takes a look at these impressive birds.

Today's A Moment of Science looks at the beginnings of how our ancestors influenced crop production.

For a long time, scientists thought reindeer lichen reproduced asexually. Now, new research shows the lives of these lichen may be more interesting than previously thought.

Is it better to drink a hot or cold beverage when trying to cool down?

We might have domesticated cats, but how are their hunting instincts still impacting the environment?

Why is the gopher tortoise known for saving its neighbor's lives? Today's A Moment of Science explains.

How do birds and small mammals deal with the heat when living in the desert?

Today's episode looks at one of the unique ways animals communicate with each other.

Today's episode uncovers how the ocean floor might not be a lifeless place.

What was our planet like in its infancy?

Some female dragonflies have been observed using unconventional tactics to evade aggressive pursuers.

Where can we find the marks of Zeus's stray lightning?

The assumption for years has been that animal facial expressions aren't related to complex cognitive processing. But research now suggests this may be incorrect.

How are racecar drivers able to stay so stable turning the corners of the racetrack? Besides years of practice, camber angles help out.

We've all heard the old wives's tale to tap your soda before opening it to prevent fizzing over. Is there any truth in this advice?

Today's A Moment of Science looks at some of the amazing qualities of the Ogre-Faced Spider.

New research into cancer sheds some light on a gene that might be contributing to cancer risks.

It seems like whenever a roach is spotted, it runs away before it can be caught. What sort of abilities do they have to help make this happen?

We probably all went through a few phases in our teenage years. How do other animals act during their adolescent stages?