A Moment of Science
Although Everest had first been climbed in 1953, this was the first successful ascent to be made without supplemental oxygen.
Scientists have found that mindfulness meditation, known as "Samatha Meditation," could be reducing the pain that people experience.
Why do hands and feet sweat so much? How do hormones and the nervous system control the body's cooling system?
Is it really true that you can die of a broken heart?
Do you own a pet? Chances are you're healthier than a friend who doesn't own a companion animal.
What happens in your body when you get nervous? Why do you feel like you have butterflies in your stomach?
Grooming reduces tension by lowering the heart rate and releasing endorphins that are calming.
Did you know that many small animals that stay in cold environments during the winter go into a brief daily hibernation-like state? Scientists call it torpor. Torpor allows the animals to lower their body temperatures greatly, and their breathing and heart rate are so slow you can barely tell they’re alive. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
If a memory causes physical distress, does that necessarily mean that the event you’re remembering actually happened? Learn more on this Moment of Science.
Could caffeine save someones life? Find out on this Moment of Science.
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