How to get rid of mold By Lindsay Lafreniere published 14 May 22 Reference Knowing how to get rid of mold is essential for maintaining a healthy home with fresh indoor air
Why does eating pineapple make your mouth tingle? By Donavyn Coffey published 14 May 22 Is it the combination of the pineapple's acidity and the enzyme complex called bromelain that likely make your mouth sore.
Tick-borne illnesses are on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself. By Stephanie Pappas published 14 May 22 Tick-borne illnesses are an unfortunate side effect of summer fun. Here's why (and how) to avoid ticks when recreating outdoors.
Jupiter: Facts about the king of the planets By Adam Mann published 14 May 22 Reference Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, with moons, rings and beautiful clouds.
The 'doorway' seen on Mars is not for aliens. Here's how it really formed. By Tom Metcalfe published 13 May 22 The internet erupted after a photograph from the Mars Curiosity rover appeared to show an "alien door," experts are pretty sure it's just a natural feature.
What are viruses? By Aparna Vidyasagar published 13 May 22 Reference Viruses are microscopic parasites that lack the capacity to thrive and reproduce outside of a host body.
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?
City-size lake found miles below Antarctica's biggest ice sheet By Ben Turner published 11 May 22 Drilling into the lake will enable scientists to track the history of climate change.
Jupiter: Facts about the king of the planets By Adam Mann published 14 May 22 Reference Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, with moons, rings and beautiful clouds.
Uranus: Facts about the sideways ice giant By Adam Mann published 13 May 22 Reference Uranus is a strange world in the solar system that spins on its side. A new probe that will visit Uranus in the coming decades could unlock even more secrets about this peculiar planet.
Underground city unearthed in Turkey may have been refuge for early Christians By Tom Metcalfe published 13 May 22 Archaeologists in southeastern Turkey have unearthed a vast underground city that was built almost 2,000 years ago and possibly used by early Christians to escape Roman persecution.
Rare 2,300-year-old tomb in Istanbul holds partially cremated body By Owen Jarus published 13 May 22 Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered a 2,300-year-old brick tomb that contains the remains of a partially cremated body.
How to get rid of mold By Lindsay Lafreniere published 14 May 22 Reference Knowing how to get rid of mold is essential for maintaining a healthy home with fresh indoor air
What are viruses? By Aparna Vidyasagar published 13 May 22 Reference Viruses are microscopic parasites that lack the capacity to thrive and reproduce outside of a host body.
How do dehumidifiers work? By Emma Caplan published 13 May 22 Reference How do dehumidifiers work? We get into the science behind these appliances
Tick-borne illnesses are on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself. By Stephanie Pappas published 14 May 22 Tick-borne illnesses are an unfortunate side effect of summer fun. Here's why (and how) to avoid ticks when recreating outdoors.
Colossal 300-pound alligator gar caught (and released) in Texas bayou By Joanna Thompson published 13 May 22 A conservation educator caught a record-breaking alligator gar in a bayou near Houston.
Astonished fishers reel in gigantic 400-pound stingray in Cambodian river By Harry Baker published 12 May 22 A 400-pound stingray was accidentally caught by fishers in the Mekong River in Cambodia. However, experts say that these monstrous rays can grow even bigger.
Why haven't we cloned a human yet? By Joe Phelan published 9 May 22 Here's a look at the science for why we haven't cloned any humans yet.
Meet Elliott Tanner, the 13-year-old who just got his college degree in physics By Harry Baker published 29 April 22 13-year-old prodigy Elliott Tanner has graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in physics and mathematics.
Human 'hobbit' ancestor may be hiding in Indonesia, new controversial book claims By Stephanie Pappas published 25 April 22 An anthropologist argues that stories of an "ape-man" in Indonesia reflect the continued survival of an ancient human ancestor.
Cinco de Mayo: History and facts about the celebration of Latin culture By Remy Melina published 4 May 22 Reference Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration of Latin culture, with origins in a 19th-century battle.
What's the difference between race and ethnicity? By Emma Bryce published 9 April 22 Race and ethnicity are terms that are sometimes used sloppily, almost interchangeably. But race and ethnicity are not the same thing.
What is the Mandela effect? And have you experienced it? By Joe Phelan published 19 March 22 The Mandela effect is when many people believe that something happened when, in reality, it never did.
Best laptops for students 2022: Versatile laptops to help you study & relax at college By Mike Jennings published 13 May 22 Buying Guide The best laptops for students are true all-rounders that need to excel in the lecture hall, on the road, and back at home – so we’ve picked out six of the best.
Best microscopes for kids 2022 By Timothy Williamson, TJ Fink published 11 May 22 Perfect for every skill level and budget, these are the best microscopes for kids right now.
Pentax K-1 Mark II review By James Artaius published 5 May 22 REVIEW The powerhouse Pentax K-1 Mark II shoots for the stars, and proves that there’s still a lot of life left in DSLRs – especially for astrophotographers.
