What is a second cousin? By Ailsa Harvey, Live Science Staff published 15 November 22 Reference How to identify your second cousin, first cousin once removed and other distant relatives.
What are Sea-Monkeys? By Ailsa Harvey, Live Science Staff published 15 November 22 Reference Sea-monkeys is the marketing term used for a hybrid breed of brine shrimp sold in packets of dust in aquarium shops.
The five (and more) human senses By Alina Bradford, Ailsa Harvey last updated 31 January 23 Reference There are five basic human senses: touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste. Other senses also help us understand and perceive the world around us.
What's the difference between fruit and vegetables? By Ailsa Harvey last updated 24 August 22 Reference The difference between fruit and vegetables can vary across botanical and culinary fields
Signs of labor: 6 clues baby is on the way By Cari Nierenberg, Ashley P. Taylor, Ailsa Harvey, Yasmine S. Ali, MD published 23 August 22 Reference Find out how to spot the common signs of labor and discover some things you can do to promote labor
10 of the deadliest snakes By Ailsa Harvey, Jeanna Bryner last updated 9 November 22 An encounter with one of these venomous snakes could cost you your life.
Lions: Facts, behavior and news By Alina Bradford published 31 May 22 Reference Throughout history, lions have been celebrated for their strength and beauty, and are the inspiration for many myths and stories worldwide.
Whirlpools: Facts, formation and survival tips By Ailsa Harvey published 11 May 22 Reference Whirlpools form when fast-flowing currents in oceans and rivers constantly change direction. What do they look like and can you escape from one?
World's 'shark tooth capital' teemed with even more extinct species than we knew By Ailsa Harvey published 5 May 22 Florida is sometimes referred to as the "shark tooth capital of the world," and new research documents the now-extinct species that have been discovered there.
Cretaceous dinosaurs come to life in stunning footage from 'Prehistoric Planet' By Ailsa Harvey, Mindy Weisberger last updated 28 July 22 'Prehistoric Planet,' a five-part documentary series, transports viewers into the mesmerizing world of the Cretaceous period.
Swiftie scientist names millipede species after Taylor Swift By Ailsa Harvey published 22 April 22 A newfound millipede species from the Appalachian Mountains was named after the famous singer by the scientist who described the arthropod (and is a devoted Swift fan).
How do bees make honey? From the hive to the pot By Ailsa Harvey published 13 April 22 Reference How do bees make honey? By producing masses of this sweet substance, honeybees can stay active throughout the winter period.
Cancer diagnosis: Detection, testing and research By Ben Biggs, Ailsa Harvey published 6 April 22 Reference Cancer can affect any part of the body, requiring doctors to employ robust methods such as MRI scans, blood tests and computed tomography to detect and classify it.
Latency: Definition, measurement and testing By Laura Mears published 1 April 22 Reference The internet makes it easy for users to send and receive data almost instantly. But how can latency be reduced for faster communication?
Pet ID tags: Can this tech help find lost pets? By Ailsa Harvey published 24 March 22 Reference Smart pet ID tags can give pet owners an extra pair of eyes if a beloved pet goes missing.
Jaws of Life: Invention, tools and uses By Ailsa Harvey published 23 March 22 Reference The Jaws of Life are the favoured hydraulic tool for safely removing car crash victims. The equipment can cut car frames apart and lift crushing weights from passengers.
Laser surgery: Cosmetic and life-saving procedures By Ailsa Harvey published 23 March 22 Reference Laser surgery harnesses cutting-edge technology to provide cosmetic, sight-saving and life-saving procedures.
Building demolition: History, methods and record breakers By Ailsa Harvey published 15 March 22 Reference Building demolition technology has developed to bring down skyscrapers in a matter of seconds.
Spring: The season of new beginnings By Nola Taylor Redd published 9 March 22 Reference Springtime brings warmer temperatures and a rebirth as nature reawakens.
Women's suffrage timeline: How American women won the vote By Ailsa Harvey published 8 March 22 Reference Over 100 years ago, and after decades of protest, women's suffrage was granted in the U.S.
Winter: The coldest season By Nola Taylor Redd published 8 March 22 Reference Winter, the coldest season of the year, comes between autumn and spring. It is associated with plunging temperatures and icy weather, but its impact and timing change according to location.
Hamsters: Diet, habits & types By Alina Bradford, Ailsa Harvey published 3 March 22 Reference Hamsters are small rodents that are commonly kept as house pets.
C-Section: Procedure & recovery By Cari Nierenberg published 1 March 22 Reference A Caesarean section is a type of surgery used to deliver a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen.
Liver: Function, failure & disease By Jessie Szalay last updated 31 August 22 Reference Here’s everything you need to know about the liver, from its function and location in the body, to diseases that affect the organ.
Rabbits: Habits, diet & other facts By Alina Bradford published 25 February 22 Reference There are about 30 species of rabbits around the world. While their features and locations vary, they share many things in common.