Copperhead snakes: Facts, bites & babies By Jessie Szalay, Ben Biggs published 31 July 22 Reference Copperhead snakes are common in North America, and have the distinction of biting more people in the United States than any other snake.
Hernán Cortés: Conqueror of the Aztecs By Jessie Szalay published 5 July 22 Hernán Cortés was a Spanish conquistador who conquered the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century.
What is fiber? By Jessie Szalay published 29 April 22 Reference Fiber is vital for healthy digestion. Here’s how it works – and what to do if you’re not getting enough
Wolf spiders: Behavior, bites and other facts By Jessie Szalay published 7 March 22 REFERENCE Wolf spiders are a large family of hairy and athletic arachnids that chase down prey on the ground rather than catching food in webs.
Anaconda: Habits, hunting and diet By Jessie Szalay, Callum McKelvie published 3 March 22 Reference Everything you wanted to know about Anacondas including size, types, and conservation.
Brown snakes: Facts, characteristics, habitat and diet By Jessie Szalay published 1 March 22 Reference North American brown snakes are nonvenomous, unlike the Australian variety, which is among the most venomous in the world.
Grapes: Health benefits and nutrition facts By Jessie Szalay, Jonathan Gordon published 28 February 22 Grapes are versatile fruits packed with nutrients and antioxidants and can be used in a wide range of popular foods and drinks, such as wine.
Liver: Function, failure & disease By Jessie Szalay published 28 February 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.
Chromosomes: Facts about our genetic storerooms By Jessie Szalay, Daisy Dobrijevic published 25 February 22 Reference Chromosomes are thread-like structures made up of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and carry hereditary information for everything from height to eye color.
Onions: Health benefits, health risks & nutrition facts By Jessie Szalay published 25 February 22 Reference Onions have layers of health benefits and are packed with nutrients. Some of the nutrients in onions may help promote heart health, reduce inflammation and reduce the risk of cancer.
Almonds: Nutrition and health benefits By Jessie Szalay, Jonathan Gordon published 23 February 22 Reference Almonds, the most popular nuts in the United States, are full of nutrients and may promote heart healthiness.
Celery: Health benefits & nutrition facts By Jessie Szalay, Jonathan Gordon published 23 February 22 Reference Celery enjoys a number of health benefits and contains a sizable dose of fiber, along with some vitamins and minerals.
Potato nutrition facts & health benefits By Jessie Szalay, Jonathan Gordon published 16 February 22 Reference Potatoes are often thought of as a comfort food, but when prepared in the right ways, these vegetables offer a lot of nutritious value.
Rat snake facts By Jessie Szalay published 15 February 22 Rat snakes are medium-to-large, nonvenomous snakes that kill by constriction. Recent research has complicated the taxonomic classification of rat snakes.
Pineapple: Nutrition facts and health benefits By Jessie Szalay, Ben Biggs published 14 February 22 reference Spiny on the outside, sweet on the inside, pineapples are one fantastic fruit.
Amerigo Vespucci: Italian explorer who named America By Jessie Szalay, Callum McKelvie published 8 February 22 Reference Amerigo Vespucci was a 16th century explorer, after whom the American continents are named.
Spinach: Health benefits, nutrition facts (& Popeye) By Jessie Szalay, Ben Biggs published 8 February 22 Reference Spinach is Popeye the Sailor Man's favorite veggie for good reason: it's dense in vitamins and minerals, low in calories and may help with several health conditions.
Cucumbers: Nutrition facts and health benefits By Jessie Szalay, Callum McKelvie published 24 January 22 reference Cucumbers have many nutritional benefits, are low in calories and high in valuable nutrients.
The Renaissance: The 'Rebirth' of science & culture By Owen Jarus, Jessie Szalay published 11 January 22 The Renaissance was a period of "rebirth" in arts, science and European society. It was a time of transition from the ancient world to the modern.
Brazilian wandering spiders: Bites & other facts By Jessie Szalay published 19 December 21 The Brazilian wandering spider, also called the banana spider, is one of the planet's most venomous spiders.
Bananas: Facts, benefits and nutrition By Jessie Szalay, Jeanna Bryner, Daisy Dobrijevic published 14 December 21 Reference Bananas are packed with nutrients and are good for your mental and physical health.
Giant huntsman spider: The world's largest spider by leg span By Jessie Szalay, Ailsa Harvey published 13 December 21 Reference Huntsman spiders are long-legged predators that hunt down their prey. Giant huntsman spiders are one of the world's biggest spiders.
Black widow spiders: Facts about this infamous group of arachnids By Mindy Weisberger, Jessie Szalay published 7 December 21 Black widow spiders are several species of arachnids in the genus Latrodectus that are known for the females' striking appearance and rumored tendency to eat their mates.
What are carbohydrates? By Jessie Szalay, Scott Dutfield published 24 November 21 Reference Carbohydrates — one of the basic food groups — are the sugars, starches and fibers found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk products. They are important to a healthy diet.
What is protein? By Jessie Szalay, Callum McKelvie published 15 November 21 Reference Protein is a macronutrient that is essential to building muscle mass. It is commonly found in animal products, though is also present in other sources, such as nuts and legumes.