Leading science journalists provide a daily minute commentary on some of the most interesting developments in the world of science.
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Backup systems are good for keeping new year's resolutions going strong. But they're crucial in nature. Today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science gives us insight on how ants find their way home if usual cues, like counting their steps and gauging the sun's position, are unavailable.
with 60-Second ScienceBackup systems are good for keeping new year's resolutions going strong. But they're crucial in nature. Today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science gives us insight on how ants find their way home if usual cues, like counting their steps and gauging the sun's position, are unavailable.
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2 minFREESociology Nerdy CurioFree2 CQ
Thanksgiving may be one week past, but for many, holiday indulgence is in full swing. If your belly is feeling a bit more full these days (and your wallets a little less so), you might want to pay attention to the size of the glasses you are drinking from. Today’s Curio from 60-Second Science examines how an English bar used the illusion of smaller wine servings to boost sales.
with 60-Second ScienceThanksgiving may be one week past, but for many, holiday indulgence is in full swing. If your belly is feeling a bit more full these days (and your wallets a little less so), you might want to pay attention to the size of the glasses you are drinking from. Today’s Curio from 60-Second Science examines how an English bar used the illusion of smaller wine servings to boost sales.
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2 minFREEBiology Nerdy CurioFree2 CQ
The recent announcement from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus that it would be permanently ending performances this May is happy news for performing animals and many animal lovers. Today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science focuses on the circus's most iconic animal: the elephant. These large creatures are remarkable on their own, but find out how wild elephants are crucial for the existence of other animals.
with 60-Second ScienceThe recent announcement from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus that it would be permanently ending performances this May is happy news for performing animals and many animal lovers. Today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science focuses on the circus's most iconic animal: the elephant. These large creatures are remarkable on their own, but find out how wild elephants are crucial for the existence of other animals.
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2 minFREEPsychology Nerdy CurioFree2 CQ
If you’re planning on traveling during the upcoming holidays, consider this: your ability to smoothly get through airport security might be correlated with how well the agent slept. In today’s Nerdy Curio, courtesy of 60-Second Science, learn about how poor quality sleep can make subjects less accurate in face-matching tasks, yet more confident in their level of accuracy. Sounds like a perfect formula for stressful airport encounters…but also an opportunity to practice a holiday-appropriate sentiment: empathy for the sleep-deprived!
with 60-Second ScienceIf you’re planning on traveling during the upcoming holidays, consider this: your ability to smoothly get through airport security might be correlated with how well the agent slept. In today’s Nerdy Curio, courtesy of 60-Second Science, learn about how poor quality sleep can make subjects less accurate in face-matching tasks, yet more confident in their level of accuracy. Sounds like a perfect formula for stressful airport encounters…but also an opportunity to practice a holiday-appropriate sentiment: empathy for the sleep-deprived!
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1 minFREEStatistics Nerdy CurioFree1 CQ
Commuter data may help warn hospitals about flu outbreaks and how to prevent the spread of diseases on a local level. Find out more in today’s Nerdy Curio, brought to you by 60-Second Science.
with 60-Second ScienceCommuter data may help warn hospitals about flu outbreaks and how to prevent the spread of diseases on a local level. Find out more in today’s Nerdy Curio, brought to you by 60-Second Science.
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1 minFREETravel Nerdy CurioFree1 CQ
2016 brought us one step closer to putting self-driving cars on the road. But don't rely on them to help you with that new year's resolution to get more done. Find out why in today’s Nerdy Curio, brought to you by 60-Second Science.
with 60-Second Science2016 brought us one step closer to putting self-driving cars on the road. But don't rely on them to help you with that new year's resolution to get more done. Find out why in today’s Nerdy Curio, brought to you by 60-Second Science.
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1 minFREEBiology Nerdy CurioFree1 CQ
Night-flying migratory birds over water turn back to lakeshores at daybreak. Find out what this means for conversators in today’s Nerdy Curio, brought to you by 60-Second Science.
with 60-Second ScienceNight-flying migratory birds over water turn back to lakeshores at daybreak. Find out what this means for conversators in today’s Nerdy Curio, brought to you by 60-Second Science.
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2 minFREEBiology Nerdy CurioFree2 CQ
January is one of the most popular months in the U.S. to get pregnant. Today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science explores structural changes in the brains of first-time mothers that could boost maternal attachment.
with 60-Second ScienceJanuary is one of the most popular months in the U.S. to get pregnant. Today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science explores structural changes in the brains of first-time mothers that could boost maternal attachment.
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2 minFREEBiology Nerdy CurioFree2 CQ
Chew on this. If switching to a healthier diet in the new year seems hard at first, your gut microbes may have to do with it. Today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science provides insight on how gut flora can be shaped by what we eat.
with 60-Second ScienceChew on this. If switching to a healthier diet in the new year seems hard at first, your gut microbes may have to do with it. Today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science provides insight on how gut flora can be shaped by what we eat.
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In today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science, find out why researchers think Mars may have experienced a series of climate cycles, which etched the planet’s surface with river valleys and lake basins.
with 60-Second ScienceIn today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science, find out why researchers think Mars may have experienced a series of climate cycles, which etched the planet’s surface with river valleys and lake basins.
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2 minFREEChemistry Nerdy CurioFree2 CQ
Chemists have synthesized the most complex molecular knot ever, using a strand just 192 atoms long. Find out how this advance could lead to new tougher materials in today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science.
with 60-Second ScienceChemists have synthesized the most complex molecular knot ever, using a strand just 192 atoms long. Find out how this advance could lead to new tougher materials in today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science.
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1 minFREEWork Nerdy CurioFree1 CQ
In today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science: a common pesticide additive, known as an 'inert' ingredient, could be one of the causes of the die-offs beekeepers have recently observed in their hives.
with 60-Second ScienceIn today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science: a common pesticide additive, known as an 'inert' ingredient, could be one of the causes of the die-offs beekeepers have recently observed in their hives.
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2 minFREEBiology Nerdy CurioFree2 CQ
Scientists recently genetically engineered fruit flies to study the effect of a high-fat diet on their lifespan. In today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science, find out how the flies’ appetite-suppressing pathways may be similar to ours.
with 60-Second ScienceScientists recently genetically engineered fruit flies to study the effect of a high-fat diet on their lifespan. In today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science, find out how the flies’ appetite-suppressing pathways may be similar to ours.
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2 minFREEEconomics Nerdy CurioFree2 CQ
In today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science, we learn about the recent uptick of non-native species in the Mediterranean, and the environmental and economic effects at stake.
with 60-Second ScienceIn today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science, we learn about the recent uptick of non-native species in the Mediterranean, and the environmental and economic effects at stake.
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In today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science, find out why arctic heat waves create a snowball effect… or in this case, an anti-snowball effect.
with 60-Second ScienceIn today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science, find out why arctic heat waves create a snowball effect… or in this case, an anti-snowball effect.
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1 minFREEPsychology Nerdy CurioFree1 CQ
If you're single and looking, here may be a good reason to take a wingman or wingwoman out on Valentine's day: researchers report that women rate a man they see with an attractive woman as more desirable than an unattached man. Listen for more in today's Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science.
with 60-Second ScienceIf you're single and looking, here may be a good reason to take a wingman or wingwoman out on Valentine's day: researchers report that women rate a man they see with an attractive woman as more desirable than an unattached man. Listen for more in today's Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science.
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2 minFREEBiology Nerdy CurioFree2 CQ
Researchers have developed a heat sensor that can detect temperature changes of just ten thousandths of a degree Celsius—comparable to the sensitivity of pit vipers. More in today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science.
with 60-Second ScienceResearchers have developed a heat sensor that can detect temperature changes of just ten thousandths of a degree Celsius—comparable to the sensitivity of pit vipers. More in today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science.
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1 minFREEAstronomy Nerdy CurioFree1 CQ
In today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science, find out what happens to astronauts’ gray matter during space travel.
with 60-Second ScienceIn today’s Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science, find out what happens to astronauts’ gray matter during space travel.
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1 minFREESTEM Nerdy CurioFree1 CQ
Red blood cells retain a memory of high-altitude exposure, allowing for faster acclimation next time. But that memory fades within four months. Christopher I...
with 60-Second ScienceRed blood cells retain a memory of high-altitude exposure, allowing for faster acclimation next time. But that memory fades within four months. Christopher I...
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2 minFREEBiology Nerdy CurioFree2 CQ
In today's Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science, a mammoth mystery unfolds.
with 60-Second ScienceIn today's Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science, a mammoth mystery unfolds.