Latest articles by Isobel Whitcomb
How do tiny pieces of space junk cause incredible damage?
Space junk moves at 10 times the speed of a bullet from an average gun.
Can animals give birth to identical twins, triplets or even quadruplets?
Sure, one baby's tough. But what about two or more?
Is champagne stronger than non-bubbly alcoholic drinks?
Do you need to exercise extra moderation with the champagne this Valentine's Day?
How does the rubber pencil illusion work?
The rubber pencil illusion works because our brain can't keep up.
What are the most common ways people get injured?
The most common culprit is found in most homes.
Are you genetically more similar to your mom or your dad?
Are you genetically more similar to your mom or dad? Turns out, that's a complicated question to answer.
Was Jesus a magician?
Jesus' ability to defeat death, heal people and produce food and drink elevated him above Roman gods in the eyes of many people. A wand would have enhanced that image.
Orthorexia: Causes, symptoms and treatment
Eating healthily isn't a bad thing, but taken to the extreme, it can turn into a disorder called orthorexia nervosa.
What was the Black Panther Party?
The Black Panther Party was a revolutionary socialist organization that demanded equal rights for Black people and Black communities.
Are non-stick pans safe?
Is Teflon, the clear plastic used to coat pots and pans, safe to use?
Why do we develop lifelong immunity to some diseases, but not others?
Why do some diseases infect us again and again?
How did bachelor and bachelorette parties get started?
Debauchery didn't become a common theme until the Sexual Revolution.
What is chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy has been widely used for treating cancer but it's side effects can be severe.
Can you recover repressed memories?
There's no doubt we forget things — but what about repression?
What was the Manhattan Project?
Hundreds of thousands of Americans participated in the Manhattan Project. Most of them had no idea.
