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Convection in your coffee cup
There are some interesting physics to be found first thing in the morning.
3 years, 7 months ago
Planet of the ants
Humans like to think of Earth as our planet, but biology tells us otherwise.
3 years, 7 months ago
Bernoulli's hair dryer
Learn all about Bernoulli's principle with today's A Moment of Science!
3 years, 7 months ago
Humans can echolocate, too
We often associate bats with echolocation, but did you know some humans can have this ability too?
3 years, 7 months ago
The Earth's core and the evolution of complex life
For billions of years, life on Earth had included only microbes, and simple soft-bodied organisms. Then, within just a few tens of millions of years,…
3 years, 7 months ago
Did sanitation make Rome any healthier?
Rome had a fairly sophisticated sanitation system, but didn't have a reduction in internal parasites. What made this possible?
3 years, 8 months ago
Same and different: Infants use analogies before they speak
The ability to make comparisons and analogies is a mental capacity that distinguishes human beings from at least most other animals.
3 years, 8 months ago
Magpie egg hormones impact their offsprings' boldness
Not all magpie jays are alike. Some individuals are much bolder than others. Now, scientists think they may have discovered a clue to explain the dif…
3 years, 8 months ago
Warped spacial mapping
Rats have good spacial mapping, but sometimes things can impact their mental image.
3 years, 8 months ago
Why are parrots so smart?
When scientists study parrots, they often appear as smart as monkeys and other mammals. How is this possible?
3 years, 8 months ago