Podcasts – A Moment of Science

By A Moment of Science (amomentofscience.org)

You have questions and A Moment of Science has answers. Short science videos and audio science podcasts provide the scientific story behind some of life\'s most perplexing mysteries. There\'s no need ... more

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The podcast currently has 235 episodes available.

Podcasts – A Moment of Science episodes:

May 30, 2019 Infants Use Analogies Before They Can Speak
The ability to make comparisons and analogies‑‑to tell when and how things are the same or different‑‑is a mental capacity that distinguishes human beings from at least most other animals.
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May 29, 2019 Paul Ehrlich, Dyes And Drugs
In 1909 Paul Ehrlich developed the first safe and effective drug to treat syphilis in humans.
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May 28, 2019 Electronic Mind Reading
A newly created computer program was capable of reconstructing intelligible speech from recordings of brain waves.
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May 27, 2019 Super Bats
New research shows that bats have surprisingly fast brains.
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May 24, 2019 TESS Of The Exoplanets
In 2018, NASA launched the transiting exoplanet survey satellite, or TESS, in order to study planets that circle other stars.
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May 23, 2019 It’s Easier To Lie In A Foreign Language
In a recent study, people took longer to tell the truth in a foreign language because the extra cognitive load of speaking a different language made it harder.
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May 22, 2019 Global Warming Has Unexpected Effects On Weather
Blizzards and icy weather may seem out of place in a warming world, so how do we explain cold weather in the time of global warming?
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May 21, 2019 How To Fight Root Rot
Root rot is a condition of indoor and outdoor plants that may be caused by poorly drained or overwatered soil or soil-borne pathogens and nematodes.
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May 20, 2019 What Causes Alzheimer’s Disease?
An international team of biomedical scientists think Alzheimer’s is caused by an infection of the brain by the same bacterium that causes the gum disease gingivitis.
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May 17, 2019 Sleep Deprivation and Clogged Arteries
Not getting enough sleep can eventually clog arteries, which can cause a heart attack or stroke.
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FAQs about Podcasts – A Moment of Science:

How many episodes does Podcasts – A Moment of Science have?

The podcast currently has 235 episodes available.