In Chemistry
How does a puddle evaporate?
How does a puddle evaporate even though the surrounding temperature is nowhere near 100 °C?
In Physics
What type of electricity hurts more?
Electrical engineer Mehdi takes a look at the difference between AC and DC
In Biology
How do you run a marathon?
So maybe we can’t outrun cheetahs or antelope, but humans are uniquely adapted for long distance running
In Physics
Why is it so hard to pour ketchup from a bottle?
Ever go to pour ketchup on your fries…and nothing comes out?
In Physics
How many ways can you arrange a deck of cards?
One deck. Fifty-two cards. How many arrangements?
In Space
Is there an alternative to the Big Bang Theory?
Looking at other scientific explanations to how the universe may have started
In Biology
What makes spicy food spicy?
Rose Eveleth takes a look at what happens when you take a bite of a spicy food
In Physics
Do planets orbit stars the same way electrons orbit atoms?
Taking a look at how planets orbit the sun, and how electrons orbit atoms