A Moment of Science
Ever feel sleepy after a big lunch? Find out the science behind taking a siesta!
Would food fly off a plate in space? Would astronauts have digestive problems? Learn the science behind space food!
Why does eating salty popcorn or baked ham make you thirsty, sometimes a few hours after you've eaten it?
Malaria affects over two hundred million people each year and kills nearly one million. So, it's important to find a way to stop the transmission.
What if a nice, protein-rich insect doesn't get trapped in the web every day? What's a hungry orb-weaver to do?
How does your body know to stop digesting after all the food is gone?
Christopher Columbus found Indians in the Caribbean using pineapple juice to soften their skin and to cure upset stomach. Are you a fan of pineapple?
It would only take a single oversized meal to kill or cause brain injury to a squid.
In some species, up to half the sugar produced by the captive chloroplasts is passed to the sea slug.
Mmm, there's nothing like a fresh slice of watermelon until, oops, you just swallowed a seed!
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