A Moment of Science
Don't try to store a loaf of bread in the refrigerator if you want it to stay fresh--refrigeration is the quickest way to make bread go stale.
There's science behind the perfect whipped cream recipe!
I have a friend who says there's not much oxygen on earth. Ever since I heard that I can't catch my breath! What's the truth?
The recipe calls for baking powder, but you've just run out. Can you substitute baking soda?
Did you ever wonder why heavy cream whips into soft, light peaks?
In addition to providing a spectacular light show, and scaring us to death, lightning also helps fertilize the soil.
It may seem incredible that people once willingly ingested radium.
Why does eating salty popcorn or baked ham make you thirsty, sometimes a few hours after you've eaten it?
Oddly enough, a solution of 70% alcohol, that is, rubbing alcohol, is a more effective antiseptic than 100% alcohol. Another case of where more is not better.
It seems that bacteria can have a sweet tooth for many types of fuel. Scientists have to remain vigilant to protect pipelines from erosion.
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