A Moment of Science
Is it possible to be "bored to death?" One study says, "Maybe."
Have you ever been on a seesaw with someone larger then you? The seesaw will still work as long as the other person moves closer to the middle...why is this?
Sometimes we feel angry and upset in hot weather. Did you know that fish act differently when their water is hotter or cooler?
You've been told time and time again that blueberries are good for you. But, did you know that blueberries can help your memory?
Why does asparagus cause urine to smell bad? Researchers are trying to figure out why...
Have you ever been to the ocean and watched the waves? How do they form?
You may have noticed how often you spill a drink on yourself while walking. Walking is a very complex process and is not as smooth as it looks.
What is the difference between stopping time and distance?
Your science teacher may have told you that Copernicus discovered the Earth was round. However, the Greeks used the North Star to make the same discovery!
Have you ever wondered what the highest mountain on earth was? Well, it is Everest. But, what about mountains on other planets?
You may love to wear perfume. However, you shouldn't wear it when you know you will be around mosquitoes. Why? They love the smell!
You've probably seen things decay before. How does the process work?
Ringworm may conjure up pictures of worms crawling around on the skin. However, ringworm is a fungus.
Why does wet sand stick together to form sand castles and dry sand falls apart?
How do you get the best gas mileage in a pickup truck?
Shooting stars can appear to be moving very fast or seem to linger in the sky. Why is there such a difference in speed?
Why not 5 or 15? Why is 10 the magic number when it comes to fingers and toes?
Forget cell phones! Tin can telephones are the way to go. Learn how they work and how to build your own!
When it comes to common eye myths, what is true and what is false?
With all the new technology in use today, what happened to hydrogen-powered cars?
Don't you hate it when your windows fog up in winter? Want to learn why?
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