WFIU-FM: A Moment of Science: Audio Podcast

We're related... to something that looks like an eel!

Is it really possible to be a chocolate addict in the same way that someone might be addicted to drugs?

Ravens are definitely tops when it comes to brain size. And now scientists believe they use objects to get attention.

Yoga can be a great way to de-stress!

It's no surprise that being lonely can lead to depression and other health problems. But what else do researchers know?

Did you know that there could be more bacteria living in your mouth than there are people on earth?

Chow down salty chips or pretzels, and soon you'll be guzzling your favorite drink. But snacking on sugary foods makes you thirsty, too.

Today's program explores how concrete foundations set underwater.

Can the Mississippi River change direction?

Would you want to be a biomimic?

Scientists have found another reason why modern tomatoes have little or no taste. It's in their genes.

Today's Moment of Science is all about the role that glaciers play in giving those chilly lakes such incredible turquoise colors.

Your teenage son wrecks the car. Your daughter shows up with her recently paroled boyfriend. These are the sorts of things that can make your hair turn gray overnight. Actually, it's impossible for hair to completely change color overnight. Learn more on this Moment of Science.

Horns and antlers have some important things in common.

Drop a few ice cubes into a glass of water at room temperature, and in a few minutes the water will cool. How does this work?