Latest articles by Bjorn Carey
Ice Shelf Collapse Reveals New Undersea World
Scientists have found clams and bacteria thriving under Antarctica.
New Way to Make 'Green Diesel' from Coal
If perfected, the process could help ease our reliance on petroleum-based gasoline.
Everest Expedition Uncovers Exotic Species
Scientists see amazing wildlife and new species in a remote corner of the planet.
Koalas to Humans: 'We Are Not Bears'
Koalas, often called "koala bears," are not, in fact, bears.
Why 11/11/11 Is Mathematically Amazing
November has been a good month for recreational mathematicians.
Rare Date: Today Is Once-in-10,000-Years Palindrome
Today's palindrome date is a mathematician's dream.
If NASA's Satellite Falls on Your Home, Who Pays for Repairs?
It's unlikely that NASA's falling satellite will touch down on land, but the agency would be responsible for any damage compensation.
First U.S. Death by Vampire Bat: Should We Worry?
A Mexican teen became the first person to die in the United States from a vampire bat bite. Do the rest of us need to worry?
Snow in Spring? Why a Cold March Doesn't Disprove Global Warming
One week into spring and the east coast is being treated to snow storms. What's the deal?
El Chupacabra Mystery Solved: Case of Mistaken Identity
The origin of El Chupacabra, the famous blood-sucking monster, is traced back to a sci-fi film.
Guinness Scientifically Proven to Taste Better in Ireland
Many beer connoisseurs argue that Guinness tastes better in Ireland, and now there's science to prove the legend.
Scientific Evidence: Guinness Tastes Better in Ireland
It's a long-held claim that Guinness draught tastes better in Ireland. Now, science proves it's true.
Confirmed: Guys' Apartments Are Dirtier, Covered With Poop
It's not surprising that a guy's apartment is dirtier than a bachelorette's. What is disturbing, though, is just what makes it dirtier.
What's the Difference Between Brown and White Eggs?
Brown eggs, white eggs. Is there any difference?
Will Cigarettes Disappear By 2050?
Increased health awareness and decreased demand could wipe out cigarettes in most of the world by 2050, report says. Learn more at Life'sLittleMysteries.com.
Are Our Brains Shrinking?
The human brain has been shrinking for the past 20,000 years, but we're not getting dumber. In fact, we might be getting smarter.
January To Be Coldest Since 1985, Where's Global Warming?
With an icy January on tap, climate change naysayers are asking, "Where's global warming now?"
Why Is 98.6 F Our 'Normal' Body Temperature?
Your normal body temperature sits around 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, the perfect temperature for fending off fungal infections and outlasting the dinosaurs.
What is 'Auld Lang Syne'?
You'll gleefully sing "Auld Lang Syne" on New Year's, but you probably don't know why. Life's Little Mysteries explains this January tradition.
Who Invented Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
The origin of Santa's favorite reindeer began not at the North Pole, but in a department store. Life's Little Mysteries explains Rudolph's roots.
How Much Helium Is Needed To Fill The Macy's T-Day Parade Balloons?
The 2010 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons will require millions of gallons of helium. Life's Little Mysteries explains why that won't put a dent in the global helium supply.
Video: How to Make a Flying Broomstick
Want to fly a broomstick? Life's Little Mysteries explains how you can pull off this trick.
Top 10 Words of 2010 | Snowmageddon, Vuvuzela & Refudiate
The story behind how each became so popular.
