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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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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.

    Do you start your day with tea or coffee?

    Do you start your day with tea or coffee?

    Do you prefer the jolt of coffee or a more gentle start to your day with tea?

    • 2 min
    When every day is opposite day for your organs

    When every day is opposite day for your organs

    Situs inversus totalis means that all the organs, blood vessels, and nerves in the chest and abdomen are flipped to the opposite side.

    • 2 min
    Why do square waves happen?

    Why do square waves happen?

    Normally you’d just see waves coming in parallel to the shore. But what if there were also waves moving perpendicular to the shore?

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    Humans have been hanging out with cats for almost 10,000 years

    Humans have been hanging out with cats for almost 10,000 years

    A grave in Cyprus from 7500 BC shows a furry feline and human owner buried together. It’s the oldest known site of a tame cat.

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    Prehistoric air conditioning

    Prehistoric air conditioning

    How did dinosaurs keep themselves cool?

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    Genetic mutation and pain

    Genetic mutation and pain

    Did you know it’s possible to have a gene mutation that really does make bumping into furniture or even getting surgery totally painless?

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