Chocolate May Soon Be Out Of Your Price Range

Say it ain't so! Chocolate could become as expensive as caviar! Chocolate lovers will soon face a crisis because their beloved treat could become very rare (and pricey). Why such an increase in price? Well, chocolate is made up of cocoa and the price of cocoa has been going up in international markets. Dark chocolate, which uses more cocoa, has, in particular, affected this increase.

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Halloween Week!

How should social media websites celebrate holidays? 

Whether in person or online, celebrating holidays is a fun way to bond with other people. Holidays, like Halloween, are perfect ways to spice up any social media site. A Moment of Science decided to celebrate Halloween by creating a "Halloween Week" where all blog posts are Halloween themed.

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Pessimistic Pups: Why Your Dog May See The Dish As Half Empty

Does your dog seem unhappy? Well, in a new study in Current Biology, researchers say that dogs can become pessimistic in certain situations. Leaving your already anxious dogs at home alone may leave them in a permanent bad mood.

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Your Brain Likes Your Friends: The Neuroscience Behind Friendship

Your brain is more responsive to your friends than to strangers, even if those strangers have more in common with you, says a new study. Researchers looked at the brain areas associated with social information. The results of the study show that social connections override similar interests.

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Let’s Have A Toast To Our Top 6 Alcohol Related Stories!

Alcohol’s affect on the body is fascinating to study. In fact, just the make up of alcohol is interesting. The A Moment of Science team went through the archive and found the top 6 AMOS alcohol-related stories. Enjoy!

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10 Awesome Things To Know About Your Pet

We love our pets but wonder why they do the things they do... check out my newest article to learn more

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3 Ways To Get People To Comment

Getting readers to comment can be a difficult task.  Here are three things to do to encourage reader comments and feedback.

1. Be Current: If you are the first to report on news, an amazing breakthrough, or just a different opinion you will surely get reader attention.  Also, be slightly controversial.  If you report on a not so PC story and ask for feedback you will get it.  Just make sure you are prepared for a heated argument.
2. Ask For Feedback: Yup, you can ask.  Readers love to talk, learn, and read!  Ask readers what their favorite museum is, where they would travel if they had a million dollars, or even what their favorite food is!
3. Be Simple And Fun: No one wants to comment in detail (unless they have a lot of time on their hands) so, keep in simple.  

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27 Best Twitter Accounts For Science Lovers

Are you on Twitter? Do you ever wonder who to follow? A Moment of Science is here to help. We have compiled a list of Twitter accounts that you should follow.

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