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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: Is rainwater safe to drink?
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Created by: American Public Media
Started: November 15th, 2024
Status: Active, 60 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
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Episodes
Why do we faint?
00:05:31 | March 12th, 2025
You might have seen someone faint in a movie. It usually happens after they see something shocking. They close their eyes and suddenly fall to the ground. In real life, people faint for many different reasons, not just shock. We asked pediatrician Dr. Wendy Hunter to tell us more about fainting.
How do caves form?
00:06:23 | March 10th, 2025
There are caves all over Earth. And people discover more every day! They’re found in rock, lava, ice, and even sand. But how do caves form? We asked geologist Hazel Barton to help us find the answer.
Bedtime on Dragon Mountain
00:10:04 | March 7th, 2025
This episode is a little bit different from a regular Moment of Um. It’s a story that is specially designed to help you relax. Research shows that using your imagination to picture scenes in a story helps the brain to shake off all the thoughts from the day and cruise into a nice rest. As you listen, take some deep breaths and give your brain a little imagination vacation.
How long would it take a whale to swim from California to Japan?
00:07:04 | March 5th, 2025
Whales are some of the biggest animals on the planet, and they often migrate incredible distances. But how fast can they go? Like, let’s say a whale swam from California to Japan – how long would that take? We asked science writer and whale expert Vicky Stein to help us find the answer.
Why do people cuddle?
00:06:26 | March 3rd, 2025
Lots of people love a good cuddle. Whether it’s snuggling with a teddy bear, or cozying up with family – cuddles can make folks feel safe and comfortable. But why is that? Why do people cuddle? We asked brain expert India Morrison to help us find the answer.
How do polaroids develop pictures so quickly?
00:06:15 | February 28th, 2025
Have you ever used a Polaroid camera? It’s a special kind of camera that takes physical photos almost instantly. As soon as you snap the button, a little piece of paper pops out of the bottom of the camera – and in just a couple minutes, a photo appears on the paper! So how does it work? We asked chemistry expert Josie Nardo to help us find the answer.
How do scientists know how old fossils are?
00:06:29 | February 26th, 2025
Have you ever seen a dinosaur fossil from millions of years ago and wondered how scientists figured out the age of those big ol’ bones? Us too! So we asked paleontologist Jingmai O’Connor to help us find the answer.
What is silica gel and why shouldn’t you eat it?
00:05:38 | February 24th, 2025
Have you ever gotten a new toy or pair of sneakers and noticed there’s a little white paper packet inside the box filled with tiny clear balls? It’s called silica gel. But what is this stuff? And why are the little packets labeled “Do not eat?” We asked science professor Mark Lorch to help us find the answer.
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Created by: American Public Media
Started:
November 15th, 2024
Status: Active, 60 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
