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A Moment of Science

Indiana Public Media
Indiana University
Food Science
Chemicals
Adhesion
Optics
Ocean Pollution
Ringed Caecilian
Emotional Regulation
Aggression
Emotion Differentiation
Cognition
Anger
Giant Pandas
Climate Change
Insects
New Caledonian Crow
Natural Ingredients
Cultural Traditions
Emotional Tears
Coprophagy

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.

PublishesDailyEpisodes1453Founded6 years ago
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It turns out, you might have inherited your fear of the dentist.

A team of Canadian researchers identify the brain mechanism in rats that appears to control nausea.

Why do animals like sheep, zebras, fish, and birds, tend to congregate and move around in flocks?

We all know that Yoga can reduce stress, but how does it work?

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Dr. Karl Kruselnitsky
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Yael Cassander
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4.9 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
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    a podcast that is blissfully free of (always) annoying ads

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    The girl is great. The guy is too old. Something wicked this way comes.

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Some reviews mention a desire for more female representation in hosting, while others enjoy the dynamics between the hosts.
The podcast is praised for its engaging storytelling, which makes scientific principles relatable to daily life.
Listeners appreciate the educational depth of the topics discussed, emphasizing the ability to comprehend complex scientific concepts easily.

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Ringed Seals on the Hotseat
Q: Are other Arctic animals suffering too?
Yes, global warming is impacting various Arctic animals, including ringed seals, which polar bears rely on for food.
Squirrels Who Eat Snakeskin?
Q: I've heard that some squirrels eat snake skin. Is this true? If so, why on earth would squirrels do this?
Yes, some squirrels eat or at least chew snake skin to protect themselves from rattlesnakes by masking their scent.
Learning a Language
Q: Why can some people learn a new language easily, but others struggle?
The ability to learn a new language varies due to several factors, including brain structures like the Heschel's gyrus.

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This audio podcast presents intriguing scientific explanations behind various everyday phenomena and mysteries that often elicit curiosity among listeners. The topics span a broad range of scientific disciplines, from psychology and human behavior to astronomy and anthropology, promising a mix of engaging content that appeals to the inquisitive mind. Offering a blend of research findings and expert insights, the episodes manage to inform, provoke thought, and entertain, making scientific concepts more accessible and engaging for a diverse audience. Listeners can expect to explore questions like the effects of boredom on health, the meaning of psychotic symptoms in adolescents, and the evolutionary history of early humans, among many other c... more

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A Moment of Science launched 6 years ago and published 1453 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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