http://odeo.com/channels/125900-A-Moment-of-Science-Audio-Podcast no You have questions and A Moment of Science has answers. These two-minute audio podcasts provide the scientific story behind some of life's most perplexing mysteries. There's no need to be blinded by science. Explore it, have fun with it, but most of all learn from it. A Moment of Science is a production of WFIU Public Media from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. You have questions and A Moment of Science has answers. These two-minute audio podcasts provide the scientific story behind some of life's most perplexing mysteries. There's no need to be blinded by science. Explore it, have fun with it, but most of all learn from it. A Moment of Science is a production of WFIU Public Media from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. A Moment of Science is a production of WFIU Public Media from Indiana University (indianapublicmedia.org) en-us 40 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:43:26 -0800 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:43:26 -0800 Science http://odeo.com/episodes/25546070-Dinosaur-Cancer Find out which specific type of dinosaur suffered from cancer. Find out which specific type of dinosaur suffered from cancer. Find out which specific type of dinosaur suffered from cancer. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-16,25546070 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:43:26 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25545147-What-Causes-Morning-Breath What causes bad breath and sore throat in the morning? What causes bad breath and sore throat in the morning? What causes bad breath and sore throat in the morning? tag:odeo.com,2009-12-16,25545147 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:37:59 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25538171-Newly-Single-And-Less-Healthy When a marriage ends due to divorce or death, the participants see a decline in health as well. When a marriage ends due to divorce or death, the participants see a decline in health as well. When a marriage ends due to divorce or death, the participants see a decline in health as well. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-14,25538171 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:35:55 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25538172-Bugs-In-Cake-Mixes What is that bug in your box of flour, sugar, or cake mix? What is that bug in your box of flour, sugar, or cake mix? What is that bug in your box of flour, sugar, or cake mix? tag:odeo.com,2009-12-14,25538172 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:35:49 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25538173-Time-In-Isolation What happens when you place people in isolation for a month? What happens when you place people in isolation for a month? What happens when you place people in isolation for a month? tag:odeo.com,2009-12-14,25538173 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:35:40 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25538174-Our-Biological-Clock How do biological clocks, also known as circadian clocks, work? How do biological clocks, also known as circadian clocks, work? How do biological clocks, also known as circadian clocks, work? tag:odeo.com,2009-12-14,25538174 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:35:34 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25538175-Useful-Appendix Why do we have an appendix if scientists say we don't need one? Well, new studies have been published that explain why. Why do we have an appendix if scientists say we don't need one? Well, new studies have been published that explain why. Why do we have an appendix if scientists say we don't need one? Well, new studies have been published that explain why. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-14,25538175 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:35:28 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25538176-Cold-Feet Why does stepping in a puddle of water make your feet cold for the rest of the day? Why does stepping in a puddle of water make your feet cold for the rest of the day? Why does stepping in a puddle of water make your feet cold for the rest of the day? tag:odeo.com,2009-12-14,25538176 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:35:27 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25538177-Flash-Points What are flash points and at what temperature do they occur? What are flash points and at what temperature do they occur? What are flash points and at what temperature do they occur? tag:odeo.com,2009-12-14,25538177 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:35:24 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25538178-Stratospheric-Bacteria New bacteria has been discovered in earth's stratosphere... New bacteria has been discovered in earth's stratosphere... New bacteria has been discovered in earth's stratosphere... tag:odeo.com,2009-12-14,25538178 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:35:23 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25538179-Hair-Grows-And-Grays How does hair development start, what is a hair follicle, and why does hair turn gray? How does hair development start, what is a hair follicle, and why does hair turn gray? How does hair development start, what is a hair follicle, and why does hair turn gray? tag:odeo.com,2009-12-14,25538179 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:35:20 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25538180-Prehistoric-Runways What are prehistoric runways and why are they so important? What are prehistoric runways and why are they so important? What are prehistoric runways and why are they so important? tag:odeo.com,2009-12-14,25538180 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:35:10 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25457223-Beer-Power Learn how scientists are recycling brewery waste to create energy. Learn how scientists are recycling brewery waste to create energy. Learn how scientists are recycling brewery waste to create energy. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-14,25457223 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:25:28 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25457224-Cats-And-strings Most cats and kittens love to play with string, but if a feline begins to swallow string, it could become a deadly game. Most cats and kittens love to play with string, but if a feline begins to swallow string, it could become a deadly game. Most cats and kittens love to play with string, but if a feline begins to swallow string, it could become a deadly game. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-14,25457224 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:25:26 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25457227-Mentos-And-Diet-Coke-The-Explosive-Reaction-Explained Have you seen the video on Youtube.com with the Mentos and Diet Cola? Have you seen the video on Youtube.com with the Mentos and Diet Cola? Have you seen the video on Youtube.com with the Mentos and Diet Cola? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-14,25457227 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:25:23 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25457229-Earth-Like-Mars Similarities between Mars and Earth are plentiful...does that mean Mars has life as well? Similarities between Mars and Earth are plentiful...does that mean Mars has life as well? Similarities between Mars and Earth are plentiful...does that mean Mars has life as well? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-14,25457229 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:25:22 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25457231-Blood-And-Guts-Crickets Find out which cricket is not as loveable as the others Find out which cricket is not as loveable as the others Find out which cricket is not as loveable as the others tag:odeo.com,2009-11-14,25457231 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:25:20 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25457232-Why-Honey-Turns-Hard Ever wonder why your favorite jar of honey turns hard? Ever wonder why your favorite jar of honey turns hard? Ever wonder why your favorite jar of honey turns hard? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-14,25457232 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:25:19 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25457240-An-Accidental-Molecule Find out what accidental discovery has global warming scientists excited. Find out what accidental discovery has global warming scientists excited. Find out what accidental discovery has global warming scientists excited. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-14,25457240 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:25:18 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25457241-The-Psychology-Of-Imaginary-Friends When you were a child, did you have a imaginary friend? When you were a child, did you have a imaginary friend? When you were a child, did you have a imaginary friend? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-14,25457241 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:25:16 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25457242-Play-And-Language How is a young child's ability to play intimately related to the more serious goal of acquiring language skills? How is a young child's ability to play intimately related to the more serious goal of acquiring language skills? How is a young child's ability to play intimately related to the more serious goal of acquiring language skills? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-14,25457242 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:24:52 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25457251-Lancewoods-And-Moas-Long-Gone How lancewood tree leaves change to defend against the moa, a flightless bird. How lancewood tree leaves change to defend against the moa, a flightless bird. How lancewood tree leaves change to defend against the moa, a flightless bird. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-14,25457251 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:24:44 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25400320-Why-Shrews-Twitter Why do the nearly blind, small, mouse-like animals make so much noise? The scientific discovery about shrews. Why do the nearly blind, small, mouse-like animals make so much noise? The scientific discovery about shrews. Why do the nearly blind, small, mouse-like animals make so much noise? The scientific discovery about shrews. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25400320 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:43:47 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25400321-A-Light-Bulb-And-An-Egg Ever wonder what a light bulb and a egg have in common? Ever wonder what a light bulb and a egg have in common? Ever wonder what a light bulb and a egg have in common? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25400321 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:43:45 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25400327-Big-Bill-Chill Scientists are learning how the Toco toucan uses its oversized bill to cool down. Scientists are learning how the Toco toucan uses its oversized bill to cool down. Scientists are learning how the Toco toucan uses its oversized bill to cool down. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25400327 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:43:42 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25400330-The-Science-Of-The-Faux-Pas Oops, didn't mean to say that! Scientists explain why our unconscious thoughts slip out. Oops, didn't mean to say that! Scientists explain why our unconscious thoughts slip out. Oops, didn't mean to say that! Scientists explain why our unconscious thoughts slip out. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25400330 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:43:41 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25400332-Fighting-Fat-With-Fat You've heard of fat but have you heard of brown fat? Scientists are learning that the types of fat in your body can help you lose weight. You've heard of fat but have you heard of brown fat? Scientists are learning that the types of fat in your body can help you lose weight. You've heard of fat but have you heard of brown fat? Scientists are learning that the types of fat in your body can help you lose weight. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25400332 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:43:39 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25400336-Rumbles-From-The-Deep Ever wonder why your stomach makes all that noise when you're hungry? Ever wonder why your stomach makes all that noise when you're hungry? Ever wonder why your stomach makes all that noise when you're hungry? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25400336 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:43:37 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25400338-Roaches-And-Junk-Food Even cockroaches get fat. The surprising truth about junk food and health in animals. Even cockroaches get fat. The surprising truth about junk food and health in animals. Even cockroaches get fat. The surprising truth about junk food and health in animals. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25400338 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:43:36 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25400339-How-Dogs-Eat Why do dogs seem to gulp down any and all food put in front of them? Why do dogs seem to gulp down any and all food put in front of them? Why do dogs seem to gulp down any and all food put in front of them? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25400339 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:43:35 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25400340-Freeze-Fast-Vs-Slow Ever wonder how to get the best tasting frozen veggies? Ever wonder how to get the best tasting frozen veggies? Ever wonder how to get the best tasting frozen veggies? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25400340 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:43:25 -0800 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25247256-A-Brief-History-of-the-Early-Earth What is our earth's history? New research suggests that life on Earth has existed without interruption for longer than we thought. What is our earth's history? New research suggests that life on Earth has existed without interruption for longer than we thought. What is our earth's history? New research suggests that life on Earth has existed without interruption for longer than we thought. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25247256 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:34:04 -0700 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25242801-Why-We-Refrigerate-Fruits-and-Vegetables Everyone knows you should put spinach and berries in the refrigerator, but how do cooler temperatures keep most fruits and vegetables from spoiling rapidly? Everyone knows you should put spinach and berries in the refrigerator, but how do cooler temperatures keep most fruits and vegetables from spoiling rapidly? Everyone knows you should put spinach and berries in the refrigerator, but how do cooler temperatures keep most fruits and vegetables from spoiling rapidly? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25242801 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:55:10 -0700 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25236735-How-To-Make-Paper-In-Your-Own-Kitchen Paper is an indispensable part of modern life. In fact, each American uses about 600 pounds of paper every year. Where does all this paper come from? Paper is an indispensable part of modern life. In fact, each American uses about 600 pounds of paper every year. Where does all this paper come from? Paper is an indispensable part of modern life. In fact, each American uses about 600 pounds of paper every year. Where does all this paper come from? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25236735 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:52:13 -0700 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25236736-Stem-Cells-That-Help-Leukemia-Patients Can you name three types of stem cells in your body? Learn about the different kinds of stem cells in the body and how they can help treat leukemia. Can you name three types of stem cells in your body? Learn about the different kinds of stem cells in the body and how they can help treat leukemia. Can you name three types of stem cells in your body? Learn about the different kinds of stem cells in the body and how they can help treat leukemia. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25236736 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:52:11 -0700 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25236737-A-Dandelion-Is-Born While annoying to most adults, dandelions are loved by children. But what makes these "flowers" so widespread? While annoying to most adults, dandelions are loved by children. But what makes these "flowers" so widespread? While annoying to most adults, dandelions are loved by children. But what makes these "flowers" so widespread? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25236737 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:52:07 -0700 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25236738-Healing-Rate-Of-Elbows-And-Eyeballs Ever wonder why it takes so long for a scratch on the elbow to heal? After all, it takes just minutes for a scratch on the eyeball to heal. Ever wonder why it takes so long for a scratch on the elbow to heal? After all, it takes just minutes for a scratch on the eyeball to heal. Ever wonder why it takes so long for a scratch on the elbow to heal? After all, it takes just minutes for a scratch on the eyeball to heal. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25236738 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:52:06 -0700 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25236739-Key-Factors-That-Determine-Your-Salary Do people that are better looking get a higher salary? Does it all depend on smarts? Psychologist agree that both brains and beauty are the key to big bucks. Do people that are better looking get a higher salary? Does it all depend on smarts? Psychologist agree that both brains and beauty are the key to big bucks. Do people that are better looking get a higher salary? Does it all depend on smarts? Psychologist agree that both brains and beauty are the key to big bucks. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25236739 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:51:59 -0700 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25236740-Bringing-The-Dead-Back-To-Life Recently, scientists were able to revitalize a bacteria that's been dead for over 120,000 years! Are humans next? Recently, scientists were able to revitalize a bacteria that's been dead for over 120,000 years! Are humans next? Recently, scientists were able to revitalize a bacteria that's been dead for over 120,000 years! Are humans next? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25236740 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:51:52 -0700 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25236741-Spoonerism-Darn-Boor What spoonerisms tell us about peech satterns, or rather, speech patterns on this Moment of Science. What spoonerisms tell us about peech satterns, or rather, speech patterns on this Moment of Science. What spoonerisms tell us about peech satterns, or rather, speech patterns on this Moment of Science. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25236741 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:51:36 -0700 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25236742-Blackcaps-Change-Their-Migration-Patterns-But-Why Unlike their ancestors, current birds of Britain aren't flying south for the winter. How are they surviving the colder months? Unlike their ancestors, current birds of Britain aren't flying south for the winter. How are they surviving the colder months? Unlike their ancestors, current birds of Britain aren't flying south for the winter. How are they surviving the colder months? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25236742 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:51:35 -0700 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25236743-Food-Chain-Regulation New research suggests that the amount of plants in certain areas decides the size of animal populations. New research suggests that the amount of plants in certain areas decides the size of animal populations. New research suggests that the amount of plants in certain areas decides the size of animal populations. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25236743 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:48:12 -0700 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25235097-Oil-Spills-Naturally It's a big deal when an oil tanker spills its contents into the ocean. And for good reason. But what about oil spills that aren't caused by humans? It's a big deal when an oil tanker spills its contents into the ocean. And for good reason. But what about oil spills that aren't caused by humans? It's a big deal when an oil tanker spills its contents into the ocean. And for good reason. But what about oil spills that aren't caused by humans? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-25,25235097 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:30:08 -0700 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25235098-Rare-And-Unusual-River-Dolphins Contrary to popular belief, some dolphins find habitat in river waters. Contrary to popular belief, some dolphins find habitat in river waters. Contrary to popular belief, some dolphins find habitat in river waters. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-25,25235098 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:30:06 -0700 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25235100-When-Your-Arm-Falls-Off Why do arms sometimes fall asleep and why do they start to tingle? Why do arms sometimes fall asleep and why do they start to tingle? Why do arms sometimes fall asleep and why do they start to tingle? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-25,25235100 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:30:03 -0700 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25235101-Self-healing-Concrete Have you ever been driving down a pothole filled street, thinking, "I wish the city, someone, anyone would fix the roads!" Have you ever been driving down a pothole filled street, thinking, "I wish the city, someone, anyone would fix the roads!" Have you ever been driving down a pothole filled street, thinking, "I wish the city, someone, anyone would fix the roads!" tag:odeo.com,2009-08-25,25235101 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:30:01 -0700 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25235102-How-To-Keep-Buildings-From-Falling-During-Earthquakes During earthquakes, why is it that some buildings tumble to the ground, while others stand tall? During earthquakes, why is it that some buildings tumble to the ground, while others stand tall? During earthquakes, why is it that some buildings tumble to the ground, while others stand tall? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-25,25235102 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:29:59 -0700 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25235103-Energy-Alternatives-Solar-Power-Biofuels-and-Coal Could coal, a carbon-rich fuel, be the key to fixing America's rising gas prices? Could coal, a carbon-rich fuel, be the key to fixing America's rising gas prices? Could coal, a carbon-rich fuel, be the key to fixing America's rising gas prices? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-25,25235103 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:29:57 -0700 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25235104-Dancing-Birds-Get-Funky-With-Rhythm Want to improve your groove when it comes to the Funky Chicken or the Electric Slide? Maybe you could take a lesson from the birds. Want to improve your groove when it comes to the Funky Chicken or the Electric Slide? Maybe you could take a lesson from the birds. Want to improve your groove when it comes to the Funky Chicken or the Electric Slide? Maybe you could take a lesson from the birds. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-25,25235104 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:29:55 -0700 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25235105-How-To-Calculate-The-Temperature-With-The-Chirp-Of-A-Cricket Ever been camping and wondered what the temperature was? Here's a way to find out! All you need is wrist watch, your ears, and a little patience. Ever been camping and wondered what the temperature was? Here's a way to find out! All you need is wrist watch, your ears, and a little patience. Ever been camping and wondered what the temperature was? Here's a way to find out! All you need is wrist watch, your ears, and a little patience. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-25,25235105 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:29:31 -0700 no A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast