Latest articles by Remy Melina
Are we really all made of stars?
Carl Sagan famously proclaimed that humans are 'made of star stuff'. Here's what he meant — and why it's true.
10 terrific turkey facts
Turkeys can fly, blush and are distant relatives of Tyrannosaurus rex. Read on to learn more about these Thanksgiving divas.
Why Does a Permit to Climb Mount Everest Cost $70,000?
Why does it cost $70,000 to scale Mount Everest?
In Photos: Mysterious Crop Circles
Crop circles first began cropping up in the 1970s, sparking claims that they were created by extraterrestrials.
Saint Patrick Wasn't Irish
Saint Patrick's Day celebrates a saint that actually isn't Irish or named Patrick.
The Incredible Explosion of Dog Breeds
From a teacup-size Chihuahua to a Great Dane, there is an incredible amount of variety in dog breeds.
Why is chocolate bad for dogs?
Is it really that bad to give a dog a bite of a chocolate bar? Live Science investigates just how much chocolate is lethal to dogs.
Cinco de Mayo: History and facts about the celebration of Latin culture
Reference Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration of Latin culture, with origins in a 19th-century battle.
Why is the medical symbol a snake on a stick?
Life's Little Mysteries investigates the meaning behind the medical emblem of two snakes entwined around a rod.
Did Elizabeth Taylor really have violet eyes?
reference Elizabeth Taylor was one of the biggest stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood, but did she really had violet eyes?
Rip Currents: The Ocean's Deadliest Trick
Each year, rip currents kill more people than sharks or jellyfish or even hurricanes.
Insane Photos of Sinkholes
From sinkholes that have swallowed up trucks and homes to those that draw crowds of tourists for their beauty, here's a look at some amazing craters from all over the world.
In photos: Spooky deep-sea creatures
Plenty of strange and scary creatures lurk in the dark, cold depths of the ocean …
The World's 6 Smallest Mammals
Life's Little Mysteries has rounded up the smallest mammals in the world the teeny, tiniest of which is the size of a bumblebee.
Are Elephants Really Afraid of Mice?
Why would the largest mammal on land be afraid of one of the smallest?
7 Strange Ways Humans Act Like Vampires
Some diseases and disorders show themselves in ways that give people vampiric characteristics.
Kids' Online Exposure to Sexual Intruders Is Dropping
Online youth exposure to unwanted sexual solicitations and pornography has declined, a new study shows.
Unhappy Meals: Parents Don't Choose Healthier Fast Foods
Kids get half of their daily calorie needs from lunches purchased at fast-food restaurants, a new study shows.
How Women Can Cut Stroke Risk: Eat Fruits & Veggies
Women who ate an antioxidant-rich diet full of vegetables, fruits and grains had fewer strokes, a Swedish study shows.
Pelvic Disease Doubles Women's Risk of Infertility
Recurrent pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can double a woman's risk of infertility and quadruple her risk of chronic pelvic pain.
9 Tips for Exercising in Winter Weather
With the right preparations and safety precautions, you can easily work out while enjoying winter's fresh, frosty air.
