Podcasts de Biology

Hairstyles That Lead To Hair Loss

Ponytails, cornrows, and tight up-dos are hairstyles that can look great. But wearing your hair...

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Solitary Bees

Despite the common fear among many people of "swarms of bees," most bee species are actually...

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Magma and Oxygen

Today on A Moment of Science were going to explain why Earth's air contains oxygen.

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The Superior Quality Of Hot Nectar

In the midst of winter, one of the best ways to combat the effects of cold weather is a hot...

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Coffee Cup Illusion

Things are not always as they seem, and this little demonstration will prove it. All you need is...

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How The Monarch Got It's Poison

Among butterflies, the monarch really stands out with its beautiful orange and black colors....

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How To See The Northern Lights

The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are waving ribbons of green, red and...

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The Humanizing Voice

Voices often indicate thoughts and emotions indirectly. Cues in the form of pitches, tones and...

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The Mistletoe Bird (Zoochory Part 2)

Last time on A Moment Of Science we learned about plants that disperse their seeds via zoochory,...

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Zoochory

Just as animals are often driven to great lengths, literally and figuratively, to propagate their...

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Seed Swallower

Seeds aren't as dangerous as some urban legends might lead you to believe, but they also aren't...

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Acting Like An Introvert

When making plans for the weekend, some people like to be by themselves, while others prefer to...

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Stressed Out Quails

People have long debated whether physical or behavioral traits are the result of genetic...

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Saving Up For A Rainy Day

Are you annoyed by that guy in your office who plays solitaire all day and never actually...

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Fighting Peanuts With Peanuts

Here’s the common advice about peanuts: if you’re allergic, stay away. Nut allergies are...

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Survival Stripes

The stripes on some insects help them survive in the wild. When prey with high-contrast stripes...

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Getting Electricity From Heat

In order to fight climate change, we need to find new ways of generating electricity that don't...

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The Royal Jelly

According to legend, King Arther gained the crown by pulling a sword from a rock. Queen honeybees...

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The Camel's Unique Physiology

A camel can travel hundreds of miles, over several days, without stopping to drink. On today's...

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Eating More With Friends And Family

A new study suggests that people eat more when they eat with family and friends. When eating with...

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