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Waves Standing

You've probably heard that if you hold a shell up to your ear, you can hear crashing waves...or is it standing waves? Learn more on this Moment of Science.

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How To Make Gobbledygoop!

Gobbledygoop is a wild and wonderful mixture you can make in your kitchen.

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How Far Away Is The Horizon?

The horizon line can be a tricky thing to measure...

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The Physics Of Rain On The Rear Window

Raindrops batter the front windshield and seem to avoid the back window as long as the car is moving. How is that possible?

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What Is Dust, And Where Does It Come From?

If you wipe a finger across a household surface that hasn't been cleaned in the last few days, chances are you'll come into contact with dust.

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Molecules Get Down With Music

Here's a game you can play that will show you something about how matter changes state. You don't need any supplies except a lot of kids.

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Why Don’t Marks On The Surface Of The Moon Disappear?

When Neil Armstrong took his "one small step", the impression he made was lasting.

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How Fluorescent Lighting Affects Color

Did you know that florescent lighting affects the look of color (including makeup!)

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Ben Franklin Did Not Get Struck By Lightning

Zap... zap... zap... No, Ben Franklin was not struck by lightning.

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Ben Franklin And A Very Furry Situation

Not many people remember that Franklin was an inventor . . . and a good one, too! He also did some pioneering work in physics.

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The History Of Magnetite

The world is full of bizarre things, and none more so than the eerie tale of the mysterious black stones!

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Ollie Gelfant And His Famous Skateboard Jump

Today's Moment of Science is about the ollie, the jump skateboarders use to jump over curbs, onto benches, or across chasms.

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How Do Iceboxes Work?

To preserve the ice as long as possible, people made sure to cool hot foods before putting them in the icebox.

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The Physics Of An Egg And The Spin Test

Without cracking eggs open, how can you tell which egg is cooked and which is raw?

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Mole Crickets Jump On Water

Would you believe there is a cricket that can jump on water?

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What Happens When Fire Extinguishers Go Bad

Did you know that fire extinguishers can go bad?

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Under Pressure

Why does getting stepped on by a high heel seem to hurt so much more than getting stepped on by any other shoe? Find out on today's Moment of Science.

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Could You Actually Float Your House Away Using Helium Balloons?

A baby grabs the string of a single helium balloon and floats right out of its baby carriage. Why can't people really float into the air using helium balloons?

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What Is Gamma Radiation?

Just what is gamma radiation, and can it really turn you into the Hulk?

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NASA Wants To Teach You About Hydroplaning

Why you should thank NASA for rainy day road safety on this Moment of Science.

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