A Moment of Science

Cuttlefish seeing in three dimensions

Find out how scientists learned cuttlefish see in three dimensions with today's A Moment of Science

• 1
• 0
• 8 meses

Why you should thank NASA for rainy-day road safety

Why you should thank NASA for rainy-day road safety on this Moment of Science.

• 1
• 0
• 8 meses

Brain activity related to consciousness in dying people

Scientists noted interesting findings in the brain activity of patients undergoing cardiac arrest.

• 1
• 0
• 8 meses

Cloudy vs clear apple juice: Which do you prefer?

Most people prefer clear apple juice, but cloudy has its own appeal as well.

• 1
• 0
• 8 meses

How far south can you see the Aurora Borealis?

How far south do the Northern Lights go?

• 1
• 0
• 8 meses

Using laziness as a survival strategy

The Damaraland mole-rats save up their energy for a rainy day.

• 1
• 0
• 8 meses

Walk the walk with pedometers

How do pedometers work? Today's A Moment of Science explains.

• 1
• 0
• 8 meses

Beluga whales: They're just like us!

Who you interact with in a regular day might not be so different from a beluga whale's social life.

• 1
• 0
• 8 meses

Make your request in person, not over email

What's the psychological difference between getting a request in person versus over a message?

• 1
• 0
• 9 meses

Best in mold: Japan's national fungus

Aspergillus oryzae, or “koji,” received its important status because it lies at the heart of...

• 1
• 0
• 9 meses

The death-defying ginkgo

Ginkgo trees are very eye-catching during the fall, but they're special for another reason as well.

• 1
• 0
• 9 meses

These strange bunnies eat strange fruit

The unique Amami rabbit has an even more unique favorite snack: Balanophora yuwanensis.

• 1
• 0
• 9 meses

The black hole at our galaxy's center

Learn more about the Milky Way's center, the supermassive black hole known as Sagittarius A-star.

• 1
• 0
• 9 meses

Feeling the waves even on shore

Sometimes, after taking a long trip in a vehicle—like a plane or boat—you might feel unsteady on...

• 1
• 0
• 9 meses

The lost underwater "city" off Zakynthos

Near the Greek island of Zakynthos is an underwater rock formation, once thought to be remnants...

• 1
• 0
• 9 meses

Why do wind turbines have three blades?

If you've ever driven by a wind farm, you may have noticed that the turbines most likely have...

• 1
• 0
• 9 meses

What a view! Researching the "wow" factor

Scientists have long known that seeing landscapes with blue skies and fair weather can brighten...

• 1
• 0
• 9 meses

The one-time beauty of monocarpic plants

Monocarpic plants flower only once, but they make the most of it. What makes them so spectacular?

• 1
• 0
• 9 meses

Why don't animals naturally have three legs?

Animals sometimes need amputations, but are able to adapt pretty quickly to the lost limb. Why...

• 1
• 0
• 9 meses

Sediment ripples from a lake on ancient Mars

Planetary scientists now have a mountain of evidence, accumulated over decades of exploration,...

• 1
• 0
• 9 meses