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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 do gorillas beat their chests (and why is science so great)?
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Created by: American Public Media
Started: September 13th, 2024
Status: Active, 61 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
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Episodes
Do birds cough or sneeze?
00:04:01 | November 26th, 2024
Birds have a lot going on. They fly, chirp, sing, make nests, lay eggs. But can they cough or sneeze? We asked biologist Imogene Cancellare to help us find the answer.
How do bears make their dens?
00:05:12 | November 25th, 2024
Most bear species spend at least part of the winter season snoozing – a.k.a. hibernating! To prepare for that extended nap sesh, bears snuggle up in cozy dens where they can stay safe and hidden. But how does a bear make a den? We asked biologist Imogene Cancellare to help us find the answer.
Is rainwater safe to drink?
00:05:15 | November 15th, 2024
On Earth, water gets evaporated by the sun from the planet’s surface, and then drops back down from the clouds when it rains. That’s a great source of water, but..is that water safe to drink? We asked environmental researcher Dr Jonathan Sexton to help us find the answer.
How do stars form black holes?
00:06:15 | November 13th, 2024
Black holes are areas in outer space that have gravity so strong that not even light can escape its pull! Some black holes are formed from stars…so how does a star go from a burning ball of gas to a light-swallowing void? We asked UCLA astrophysicist Dakotah Tyler to help us find the answer.
How do fireworks explode?
00:06:48 | November 11th, 2024
Fireworks are loud and exciting! You light a fuse and the firework rockets up into the air, and then BLAM! It explodes into colorful, sparkling bouquets of light. How the heck does a firework do that? We asked chemist David Chavez to help us find the answer.
How do batteries work?
00:06:39 | November 8th, 2024
Batteries power lots of stuff that people use everyday, like cellphones, toys and laptop computers. Some batteries can even be recharged after they run out of juice. But how do batteries store electricity? We asked chemistry professor James McKone to help us find the answer.
How do lightbulbs work?
00:05:11 | November 6th, 2024
Have you ever turned on a light and wondered, “How does that thing light up, anyway?” Us, too! We asked Tim Pula of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History to help us find the answer.
How does anesthesia work?
00:04:41 | November 4th, 2024
Sometimes, doctors use something called anesthesia to help them treat patients. Anesthesia can be different substances, but they all prevent our bodies from feeling pain during a medical treatment or surgery. So how does anesthesia stop us from feeling pain? We asked Dr. Kaveh Hoda to help us find the answer.
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Created by: American Public Media
Started:
September 13th, 2024
Status: Active, 61 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
