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August 1, 2013


cat staring at the camera on a pink blanket

What Is The Difference Between Hair And Fur?


December 4, 2009



Cold Feet

Why does stepping in a puddle of water make your feet cold for the rest of the day?

April 11, 2006



A World without Snow


July 14, 2005


I Remember Thermos

These days kids have Styrofoam to keep soup hot, but back in my day, we all had thermoses. One of their drawbacks was that since their insides were made of glass they were pretty easily broken when dropped. The popping sound they made when they broke was cool to kids, but then we weren’t the ones who had to buy a new one. Learn more on this Moment of Science.

September 23, 2004


Frozen Smoke

What's as light as smoke but strong as a brick? Find out on this Moment of Science.

September 27, 2003


Fluff up the Down


September 27, 2003


Why Build an Igloo?

Surprisingly, snow makes good insulation. In physics, an insulator is a material that does not conduct heat very well, like an oven mitt.

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