A Moment of Science

By Indiana Public Media

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.

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The podcast currently has 1,618 episodes available.

A Moment of Science episodes:

August 13, 2025 Ancient Disease Resistance
Scientists studying ancient Neanderthals believe they may know why some modern people have the immunity to certain conditions while others do not.
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August 12, 2025 Fast brain waves provide new insights into sleep and wakefulness
Neuroscientists discover previously unmeasured brain activity by using shorter timescales.
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2min
August 11, 2025 Poisonous Rats
Yes, poisonous rats do exist. But only because they know how to steal.
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2min
August 08, 2025 Sleeping with Pets
Is it dangerous to sleep with pets? Only if you kiss them on the nose.
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3min
August 07, 2025 Bomb-Sniffing Plants
Some plants release toxins when they're threatened by a hungry insect looking for a meal. These bioengineers ran with the idea.
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2min
August 06, 2025 The Loudest Animal on Earth
A great blue whale? How about a lion roaring? The loudest animal on Earth is actually quite small.
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August 05, 2025 Why and When Did Mammals Start Producing Milk?
Our early mammalian ancestors did not have nipples, so where did they come from?
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August 04, 2025 Eavesdropping Bats Learn to Recognize a Good Meal
Bats use echolocation to find prey, but it's not the only method for Fringe-lipped bats.
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August 01, 2025 Dogs at Work
Bringing dogs to work might sound like a recipe for chaos, but it might actually make you more productive.
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July 31, 2025 The Social Web of Bullying
We all know how bullying works, but research paints a more nuanced picture finding links between aggression and social status.
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FAQs about A Moment of Science:

How many episodes does A Moment of Science have?

The podcast currently has 1,618 episodes available.

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