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A Moment of Science

NewHummingbirds, Altitude, and Global Climate ChangeNovember 13, 2026 · 2 min
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1,746
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Nov 13, 2026

About the podcast

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.

Episodes 1,746

  1. Hummingbirds, Altitude, and Global Climate Change

    2 min

    Hummingbirds, Altitude, and Global Climate Change

  2. Why Do Humans Like Coffee?

    2 min

    Why Do Humans Like Coffee?

  3. The "Thieving Magpie" Not Quite

    2 min

    The "Thieving Magpie" Not Quite

  4. Solar Power at Night

    2 min

    Solar Power at Night

  5. Travel by Warp Bubble

    2 min

    Travel by Warp Bubble

  6. Why Is the Dark Side of the Moon So Different?

    2 min

    Why Is the Dark Side of the Moon So Different?

  7. Your Shadow's Halo

    2 min

    Your Shadow's Halo

  8. Pollen Delivery

    2 min

    Pollen Delivery

  9. Ancient Egyptians and Their Cats

    2 min

    Ancient Egyptians and Their Cats

  10. How to Walk from the U.S. to Russia

    2 min

    How to Walk from the U.S. to Russia

  11. The Fruit That Grows on Trees (Literally)

    2 min

    The Fruit That Grows on Trees (Literally)

  12. Dinner Special Tonight: Christmas Beetles!

    2 min

    Dinner Special Tonight: Christmas Beetles!

  13. Smart Phone Dependence

    2 min

    Smart Phone Dependence

  14. Plants Passing Down Info to Offspring

    2 min

    Plants Passing Down Info to Offspring

  15. Food and Global Climate Change

    2 min

    Food and Global Climate Change

  16. Mosquitos and Global Warming

    2 min

    Mosquitos and Global Warming

  17. Eroding Topsoil Troubles Midwest Farmers

    2 min

    Eroding Topsoil Troubles Midwest Farmers

  18. How Lavender Relaxes Us

    2 min

    How Lavender Relaxes Us

  19. Slingshot Spider

    2 min

    Slingshot Spider

  20. The History of Refrigeration

    2 min

    The History of Refrigeration

  21. Giraffes Use Nurseries

    2 min

    Giraffes Use Nurseries

  22. Extreme Heat Causes Railroads to Bend

    2 min

    Extreme Heat Causes Railroads to Bend

  23. Giant Pandas and Bamboo

    2 min

    Giant Pandas and Bamboo

  24. Virtual Reality and Yawning

    2 min

    Virtual Reality and Yawning

  25. Eavesdropping for Food

    2 min

    Eavesdropping for Food

  26. Ink Rings in a Glass of Water

    2 min

    Ink Rings in a Glass of Water

  27. Grunting and Tennis

    2 min

    Grunting and Tennis

  28. Super Bats

    2 min

    Super Bats

  29. Making Old Skin Young Again

    2 min

    Making Old Skin Young Again

  30. Discovered in a Museum Drawer

    2 min

    Discovered in a Museum Drawer

These are the latest 40 of 1,746 episodes. You’ll find older episodes in the podcast’s feed.

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