
Karl Tate
Latest articles by Karl Tate

How Lewis Carroll's 'Syzygy' Puzzles Worked (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
The author of the Alice books was also a fan of clever word puzzles and logic games.

How Elements in Fireworks Make the Human Body Work (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
Fireworks get their colors from elements that the human body requires to function.

How Millennials and Older Adults are Using Their Smartphones (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
A majority of younger millennials reported that they were "constantly" checking their phone.

Science in 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
2015 is the 150th anniversary of the publication of Lewis Carroll's children's fantasy book.

The New Dying: How Human-Caused Extinction Affects the Planet (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
Scientists found that species are dying off more than 100 times faster than they would without human activity.

Women's Progress in Science and Engineering Since 1973 (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
Men outnumbered women 10 to 1 in the early Seventies, but today that gap has closed to two to one.

Secrets of the Jedi Lightsaber (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
How "Star Wars" weapons work.

Inside Look at How Batteries Work (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
Typical batteries are powered by a chemical reaction.

Find Out Where Your Country Ranks on the Happiness Index (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
A United Nations study shows that the United States ranks 15th in happiness.

Smart Scale Picks (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
Price, wireless connectivity, operating system compatibility, number of users and apps for selected smart scales.

How Tree Rings Reveal Climate Secrets (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
Scientists study ancient trees to learn about past droughts.

You're Using More Happy Words Than Sad Words, and So Is Everybody Else (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
A study finds that language is skewed toward happy words.

What Your Snot Says About You (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
Nasal discharge can be an indicator of health.

Experts Suggest Your Ideal Sleep Duration (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
A diverse panel of experts recommend new, age-specific sleep suggestions.

New Size Estimates for Large Ocean Animals (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
A researcher has found that historical estimates of some of the largest ocean creatures are not correct.

Ways to Die in a Children's Cartoon (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
A study found out you're more likely to die if you are a cartoon character, than if you are an adult drama character.

Trek of a Hammerhead Shark Traced (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
For the first time, the movements of a wild hammerhead shark were tracked for a period of 10.5 months.

How Plate Tectonics Helped Carve Tibetan Gorges (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
Colliding crustal plates played a role in carving a steep river valley.

Zombies! Your Complete Guide to the Attack of the Dead (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
Facts about the zombie phenomenon in pop culture, movies and gaming.

Explained: What to Do if You Get Ebola (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
If you are exposed to the deadly Ebola virus, this is some of what the CDC tells you to do.

Protective Gear For Ebola Patient Care (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
Hospital workers must be careful to avoid contamination when removing their soiled protective gear.

How Robots Are Made To Move Like Animals (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
The science of biorobotics is informing the design of new robots.

The Fatal Wounds of King Richard III (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
A study of the Medieval king's skeleton reveals traumatic wounds he received at the time of death.
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