Meningitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment By Cari Nierenberg Reference Article: Facts about meningitis.
Mesopotamia: The Land Between Two Rivers By Owen Jarus Irrigation, writing, trigonometry, calculus — many important discoveries and innovations were made in "the land between two rivers."
Ants: From the Cool to the Creepy By Rachel Ross Yes, some ants will take over your pantry, but others are crucial for the environment.
The Vagus Nerve: Your Body's Communication Superhighway By Katherine Gould Would you believe that one nerve controls everything from your ability to feel the skin on your ear to the speed of your heart and your digestive system? Get to know the vagus nerve
What If the Berlin Wall Had Not Fallen in 1989? By All About History Thirty years ago this November, the fall of the Berlin Wall marked the end of the Cold War — but what would have happened if East and West remained divided?
Deforestation: Facts, Causes & Effects By Sarah Derouin Deforestation is a contributing factor to global climate change.
There's Something Strange Going On Inside Neptune By David Crookes, All About Space magazine Neptune is warmer than Uranus and astronomers are trying to figure out why.
What Is Convergent Evolution? By Charlie Wood Why do dolphins look so much like sharks? Why do pandas have thumbs? Because evolutionarily speaking, sometimes there tends to be one best way to get the job done.
Tuberculosis: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention By Maddie Bender Tuberculosis is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide, affecting mainly children and the elderly.
The Black Knight Satellite: A Hodgepodge of Alien Conspiracy Theories By David Crookes, All About Space magazine Some think it could be an extraterrestrial spacecraft — but is it?
What Is Activated Charcoal? By Rachel Ross You might want to reconsider including activated charcoal in your food, beverages or cosmetics.
What Is a Sea Cucumber? By Rachel Ross Nope, these cucumbers aren't plants. Sea cucumbers are colorful, squishy sea creatures that live on the ocean floor.
West Nile Virus: Causes, Symptoms and Prevention By Cari Nierenberg Most people bitten by a West Nile virus mosquito won't get sick, but in a small percentage of people, the virus invades the brain and spinal cord, which results in serious illness.