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Moment of Um
Moment of Um answers those questions that pop up out of nowhere. You know, the ones that make you squint a little and go ummmmmmm.
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Episode One: Why are the primary colors different from the colors of light?
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Created by: American Public Media
Started: November 27th, 2023
Status: Active, 66 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
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Episodes
What would happen if it rained oobleck?
00:05:44 | April 24th, 2024
Oobleck is a mix of cornstarch and water that can act like a solid or a liquid. On its own, it’s gloopy and squishy, but if you squeeze it, it turns into a solid ball in your hand! So what would happen if oobleck fell from the sky like rain? We asked meteorologist Ginger Zee to help us find the answer.
How is wood made into paper?
00:06:08 | April 22nd, 2024
Paper is made out of trees! But… how? Those tall, leafy, shade-giving beauties in your backyard don’t look anything like the piece of white paper coming out of your computer printer. We asked forest expert and educator Sanford Smith to help us find the answer.
How far has any astronaut traveled?
00:05:57 | April 19th, 2024
About 60 miles above Earth is a line where our atmosphere ends and space begins. That boundary is called the Karman line. Of course, rockets that astronauts take go much farther than that. But just how far from earth have astronauts gone? And what do they need to bring for the trip?! We asked spacesuit designer Pablo de Leon to help us find the answer!
Are birds related to bats?
00:05:58 | April 17th, 2024
At first glance, you might think bats and birds are close relatives. After all, they both flap their wings and fly! But are they actually close cousins or just coincidental copycats? We asked bird expert Amanda Bender to help us find the answer.
Where does cinnamon come from?
00:04:50 | April 15th, 2024
Cinnamon is used all over the world. It makes cookies, cakes, tea, and coffee taste and smell amazing, and it’s also used in lots of savory foods!But where does cinnamon come from…before it gets to the grocery store? We asked spice expert Pooja Bag to help us find the answer.
What happens when big trucks roll over bacteria on roads?
00:05:00 | April 12th, 2024
Bacteria are everywhere. At the top of Mount Everest. At the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. There are millions on your hands and TRILLIONS in your gut! So what happens when a truck rolls over bacteria on the road? Do they get squished? We asked microbiology professor Daniel Bond to help us find the answer.
Why do bees buzz?
00:05:58 | April 10th, 2024
Have you ever watched a bee flitting from flower to flower? It zips through the air like a tiny plane, making a buzz-buzz-buzz sound. But why do bees buzz, anyway? We asked bee scientist Alina Niño to help us find the answer.
How do cameras take photos and videos?
00:04:54 | April 8th, 2024
Say cheese! Cameras can take amazing photos and videos of just about anything. But have you ever wondered how they work? We asked mechanical engineer and science educator Tiffani Teachey to help us find the answer.
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Created by: American Public Media
Started:
November 27th, 2023
Status: Active, 66 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
