A Moment of Science

About this original series

Thousands of common questions about the world we live are answered on A Moment of Science. The program has been in existence for over 20 years on the radio and has now moved online, with thousands of archived episodes, a daily podcast, video and more. Visit us online at aMomentofScience.org.

# Episodes
9 episodes
Rating
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Episodes of A Moment of Science

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  Why Do We Honk When We're Impatient?
  
  All you want is a parking space, but the jerk you’re waiting on to leave is just sitting in his car taking his time. Why do we find this so aggravating? Find out on this Moment of Science. Thousands more Moments of Science on our website: http://amomentofscience.org
  - Release date
    
    Jan 6, 2010
  - Runtime
    
    02:34
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  Laughter is a Social Signal
  
  Recent research has shown that people are 30 times more likely to laugh in a social situation than when they are alone. Find out why on this Moment of Science. Thousands more Moments of Science on our website: http://amomentofscience.org
  - Release date
    
    Nov 3, 2009
  - Runtime
    
    02:08
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  The Trick Inside A Trick Candle
  
  You keep huffing and puffing, and…the candle still doesn’t go out. Learn about the science behind trick candles on this Moment of Science.
  - Release date
    
    Oct 6, 2009
  - Runtime
    
    02:26
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  Get Angry, Think More Clearly
  
  Ever have trouble concentrating? Studies have shown that anger can actually sharpen your concentration.
  - Release date
    
    Sep 8, 2009
  - Runtime
    
    02:28
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  Haven't We Met?
  
  Wouldn't it be creepy if you woke up one day and didn't recognize your closest friends, or even yourself? Learn about facial agnosia on this episode of A Moment of Science. Thousands more Moments of Science at http://amomentofscience.org.
  - Release date
    
    Aug 4, 2009
  - Runtime
    
    02:47
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  Caffeine Persuasion
  
  Can consuming caffeine make you more easily persuaded? Find out on this episode of A Moment of Science. Thousands more Moments of Science at http://amomentofscience.org
  - Release date
    
    Jul 29, 2009
  - Runtime
    
    07:20
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  Dog Mouth vs. Human Mouth
  
  Which would you rather be bitten by, a dog mouth, or a human mouth? and which one is cleaner? Find out on this Moment of Science. Thousands more Moments of Science at http://amomentofscience.org
  - Release date
    
    Jul 27, 2009
  - Runtime
    
    03:05
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  Guys and Video Games
  
  Why do guys tend to get so much more into video games than girls? Turns out, there's a scientific explanation. Learn more on this Moment of Science. Thousands more Moments of Science at http://amomentofscience.org
  - Release date
    
    Jul 27, 2009
  - Runtime
    
    02:51
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  A Moment of Science (Video) Trailer
  
  For over 20 years, A Moment of Science has answered common questions about the world we live in. Now with video! Coming July 21 to aMomentofScience.org.
  - Release date
    
    Jul 6, 2009
  - Runtime
    
    00:34