Podcasts de Biology

Natural Artificial Flowers

There\'s a type of mustard plant, called \"Holboell\'s rockcress\" which naturally grows a...

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The Alcohol Clouds Of Outer Space

There’s a joke that asks, “Where do astronauts go for a drink?” The answer is, “The space bar!”...

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Calypso Orchid: A Lure And A Tease

The calypso orchid is one of the most eye‑catching little flowers you\'ll see on forest floors...

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What Kangaroos Can Tell Us

In recent experiments, scientists think that kangaroos have the ability to communicate simply by...

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What\'s In A Moo?

For many of us, cattle lowing in the distance sounds like the mere background music of a bucolic...

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Smells And Memories

When you step outside and sense the transition from autumn to winter, or notice signals of a...

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Bilingual Brain

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to speak more than one language? Would it be hard to...

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Hurricanes And Global Climate Change

When humans burn fossil fuels, some specific gases released trap the sun’s heat, and cause global...

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What\'s Up With That Fake Grape Flavor?

Have you ever wondered why your grape-flavored snacks never seem to really taste like grape?\n...

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Persistent Monkeys

We are often told \"if at first you don\'t succeed, try try again.\" But are humans the only ones...

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The Baby Schema

Why do humans often find \"awkward\" features cute? Scientists looking into the baby schema...

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Animal Pain

People often project human emotions onto their pets, but humans and animals might be more similar...

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Reflex Tears

Sometimes it can feel like tears spring to your eyes. What exactly are reflex tears, and how can...

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Why Do We Love Junk Food?

Why does eating bad food feel so good? Our evolutionary history might tell us more.\n \n

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How To Heave Your Guts

We\'ve often heard the phrase \"heaving your guts,\" but are humans the only ones who can do...

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The Chemistry Of Line-Dried Laundry

There\'s nothing quite like the smell of fresh laundry. Some chemists were curious, what exactly...

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Can We Farm On Mars?

As we look to the future of space travel and the potential to step foot on Mars, many important...

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Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Makers

On today\'s A Moment of Science, we look into the science behind what makes old-fashioned ice...

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How Do Birds Navigate Migration?

Bird migration is a well-documented phenomenon, but how are they able to make their annual...

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Colors And The Brain

How exactly do we perceive color? A team of researchers set out to find the answer.

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