A Moment of Science: Audio

Science & Technology News

You have questions and A Moment of Science has answers. These two-minute audio podcasts provide the scientific story behind some of life's most perplexing mysteries. There's no need to be blinded by science. Explore it, have fun with it, but most of all learn from it. A Moment of Science is a production of WFIU Public Media from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Science & Technology News

Technology Podcasts

Education Podcasts

Description:

You have questions and A Moment of Science has answers. These two-minute audio podcasts provide the scientific story behind some of life's most perplexing mysteries. There's no need to be blinded by science. Explore it, have fun with it, but most of all learn from it. A Moment of Science is a production of WFIU Public Media from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.

Language:

English

Website:

https://indianapublicmedia.org/amomentofscience

Episodes

What Causes Morning Breath?

6/18/2025

Do you have bad morning breath? What about a raspy morning voice? Gravity is to blame.

Duration:00:02:02

The Ancient Cannibals of Maszycka Cave

6/17/2025

Archeologists have made a gruesome discovery at an archeological site in Southern Poland.

Duration:00:02:00

Why Are Siamese Cats Cross-Eyed?

6/16/2025

Have you ever noticed that Siamese cats are cross-eyed? In fact, that's the only way a Siamese cat can see straight.

Duration:00:02:01

Right Brain, Left Face

6/13/2025

Have you ever noticed that famous portraits always tend to depict people from their left side?

Duration:00:02:00

Why Do Teens Make Dumb Decisions

6/12/2025

Adults aren't exempt from making dumb decisions, either. It's all about impulse control.

Duration:00:02:00

The Creature with an Extra Brain

6/11/2025

Thinking with your stomach? After all, it does have its own nervous system.

Duration:00:02:01

Eary Mammals Probably Had Dark Coats

6/10/2025

How did scientists determine the color of prehistoric mammals from just a fossil?

Duration:00:02:00

Counting Fish

6/9/2025

The angelfish is making waves for demonstrating the surprising ability to count.

Duration:00:02:00

The Benefits of Bullying

6/6/2025

Some marmots – a type of ground squirrel – live longer when they get bullied by others.

Duration:00:02:01

How Baleen Whales Hide Their Songs from Predators

6/5/2025

Baleen whales, like the humpback whale, are known for their songs. But their predators can also hear them.

Duration:00:01:59

Diver Up

6/4/2025

The Cartesian Diver is an easy science experiment for kids to make at home. How does it work?

Duration:00:02:01

Diver Down

6/3/2025

Rene Descartes discovered the phenomenon behind this neat science trick you can do at home.

Duration:00:02:00

Meet the Mola: a Fish the Size of Your Car

6/2/2025

The heaviest Mola weighed 6,000 pounds. These lumpy pillow-shaped fish like to float on the surface.

Duration:00:01:59

New Elephant Species

5/30/2025

These elephants were hiding in plain sight – for almost 1.9 million years.

Duration:00:01:59

Happy Memories

5/29/2025

What’s the scientific method to happiness? It might just be how you think about the past.

Duration:00:02:00

The Cuckoo's Secret

5/28/2025

A bird that abandons their eggs? What’s worse – these birds leave them in other species’ nests.

Duration:00:02:00

Exercising While under the Weather

5/27/2025

Does it help to exercise when you're sick for a speedy recovery?

Duration:00:02:00

How Casino Design Influences Gamblers’ Minds and Wallet

5/26/2025

Save some money for the buffet, because this game is rigged.

Duration:00:01:59

Do Flying Fish Really Fly?

5/23/2025

Do they really fly? Or just kinda jump out of the water?

Duration:00:01:59

Snoring and Metabolic Syndrome

5/22/2025

Snoring can be an indicator of health problems.

Duration:00:01:59