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Laughter is a Social Signal

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:03:01 GMT

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

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Tags : comedy, humor, laughing, laughter, podcast, psychology, radio, science, social, signals, sociology, video, wfiu

The Trick Inside A Trick Candle

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:44:00 GMT

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.

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Tags : candle, candles, chemistry, comedy, humor, newscast, science, trick

Get Angry, Think More Clearly

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:48:00 GMT

Ever have trouble concentrating? Studies have shown that anger can actually sharpen your concentration.

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Tags : amos, angry, concentration, science

Haven't We Met?

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:19:01 GMT

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.

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Tags : brain, facial, agnosia, health, injury, medicine, physiology, science, trauma

Caffeine Persuasion

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:23:02 GMT

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

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Tags : addiction, caffeine, chemistry, coffee, persuasion, psychology, research, science

Dog Mouth vs. Human Mouth

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:04:00 GMT

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

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Tags : animals, bacteria, biology, cleanliness, dog, human, mouth, research, science, wfiu

Guys and Video Games

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:09:03 GMT

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

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Tags : competition, games, gaming, humor, psychology, science, video, wedding

A Moment of Science (Video) Trailer

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:18:03 GMT

For over 20 years, A Moment of Science has answered common questions about the world we live in. Now with video, a completely redesigned website, and thousands of archived episodes. Coming July 21! to http://aMomentofScience.org.

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Tags : biology, chemistry, comedy, education, health, humor, physics, psychology, science, technology