A Moment of Science
The soup could use a little more salt, but a voice in your head wonders if salt is bad for your health.
Sound waves don't just travel in air: they travel through whatever they encounter, including your body.
Have you ever been mesmerized? If so, you know that the term "mesmerize" means to be captivated in a trance-like state. But do you know its history?
You probably know that the way to stronger muscles is a weight or resistance training program, but do you know how weight lifting increases strength?
Astronauts and people on bed rest can experience gradual bone loss that increases their risk of fracturing a bone. Here's why.
Because pregnancy increases the amount of blood flowing through the body, including to the skin, many pregnant women do get a rosy glow, but that's not all.
What is stomach bile and where does it come into your body's digestive process?
All that spinach Popeye gulped didn’t just help his muscles bulge, it’s likely that it gave him razor-sharp vision too. Spinach, alongside other green, leafy vegetables, contributes to the protection of the macula, a part of your eye that allows you to focus on fine details. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
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