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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: How do crabs breathe?
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Created by: American Public Media
Started: August 2nd, 2024
Status: Active, 62 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
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Episodes
Why do our tummies rumble when we’re hungry?
00:05:31 | August 14th, 2024
Have you ever noticed your tummy sometimes makes a little grumbly rumbly sound when it’s time for a snack? What’s up with that? We asked Dr. Lily Dara to help us find the answer.
What is radiation?
00:04:50 | August 12th, 2024
You might have heard the word “radiation” in science class or even in superhero movies. It’s something that we’re often warned about, since too much of some kinds of radiation can be bad for our health. But what is radiation? We asked physics graduate student Nicolas Dronchi to help us find the answer.
How is caffeine added to energy drinks?
00:04:54 | August 9th, 2024
Caffeine is a chemical that occurs naturally in drinks like tea and coffee. It can make you feel wide awake and energetic, so it’s also often added to other things like sodas and energy drinks. But how do energy drink manufacturers put caffeine into their products? We asked food scientist Adam Johnson to help us find the answer.
How do octopuses blend in with their surroundings?
00:05:40 | August 7th, 2024
Octopuses are incredible and intelligent ocean creatures. They’ve got talented tentacles, three hearts, and can become almost invisible to predators and prey by blending in with their surroundings. But how does an octopus do that? We asked squid biologist and science communicator Sarah McAnulty to help us find the answer.
How does wifi work?
00:05:14 | August 5th, 2024
Wifi seems like magic! It lets us send information from routers to computers through the air!. But how does it work? Are there magical computer data tubes? Lasers? Tiny invisible falcons carrying messages incredibly quickly? We asked computer scientist Vikram Iyer to help us find the answer.
How do crabs breathe?
00:05:36 | August 2nd, 2024
Did you know there are thousands of different species of crabs on Earth? Most of them live in water, but there are plenty of species that can live outside the water, too. So how do crabs breathe, both in the water and on land? We asked biologist and science communicator Sarah McAnulty to help us find the answer.
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Created by: American Public Media
Started:
August 2nd, 2024
Status: Active, 62 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
