What's the world's longest bridge? By Katharine Gammon, Ailsa Harvey published 27 October 21 Reference Explore the incredible engineering behind the longest bridges in the world
How Fake Blood Is Made to Look So Real By Katharine Gammon published 31 October 18 For Halloween, stage blood takes the spotlight and chemistry tricks can treat viewers.
What's the World's Largest Crocodile? By Katharine Gammon published 24 June 16 This beast would touch opposing walls in a typical living room.
Universal Rhythm: People Dance to Same Beat Across the Globe By Katharine Gammon published 30 June 15
Your Favorite Novel Is Now A Soundtrack By Katharine Gammon published 30 May 14 A new computer science project translates emotions described in books into music.
Like A Rock: New Concrete Could Last A Lifetime By Katharine Gammon published 17 April 14 A new concrete repels water and could be close to maintenance-free.
Helping Identify Performance-Enhancing Drugs, Through Chemistry By Katharine Gammon published 19 March 14 A new technique may be 10,000 time more sensitive than existing methods.
Ants Are Even Stronger Than You Imagine By Katharine Gammon published 21 February 14 New research finds that ants’ strength lies in their neck joints.
Scientists Dive Into The Mystery Of The Dog Paddle By Katharine Gammon published 23 January 14 Researchers have connected canine swimming patterns to early aquatic mammals.
What Happens When 10 Inches Of Snow Isn't 10 Inches? By Katharine Gammon published 2 January 14 Rudimentary technology gets an update.
Ice, Ice, Bacteria (Not Too Cold) By Katharine Gammon published 11 November 13 Bacterial proteins could alter precipitation patterns and climate-change models.
The Mathematical Butterfly: Simulations Provide New Insights On Flight By Katharine Gammon published 23 April 13 Butterflies face much more bumpy, turbulent skies than previously thought.
The 9 Weirdest Animal Penises By Katharine Gammon published 20 February 13 Animal penises vary wildly. From a four-headed penis to a detachable zombie sperm bomb, Life's Little Mysteries rounds up the 7 strangest animal penises.
Do We Really Lose Half our Body Heat From our Heads? By Katharine Gammon published 1 February 13 Nobody has a head that big.
Can People Have Blue Skin? By Katharine Gammon published 1 February 13 Hint: Movie special-effects are not involved.
Why Causes a Low Sperm Count? By Katharine Gammon published 1 February 13 From plastics to pesticides, the risks are everywhere.
What's the World's Fastest Manned Airplane? By Katharine Gammon published 28 January 13 The record hasn't been touched since 1976.
Uncovering The Function Of Fish Shapes By Katharine Gammon published 23 January 13 Robotic flappers and models could help researchers understand a basic mystery of fish evolution.
Science in Ice: Lab Operates Inside a Glacier By Katharine Gammon published 2 January 13 Researchers melt tunnels inside ice to study it.
Photo Gallery: Life Inside a Glacier By Katharine Gammon published 2 January 13 Images of a lab dug into one of Norway's glaciers.
Could Digital Imaging Harvest a More Perfect Pinot? By Katharine Gammon published 28 December 12 New method could help identify the exact right moment to pick wine grapes.
Satellite Data Helps Predict Meningitis Outbreaks By Katharine Gammon published 19 December 12 New tools help forecast risk of climate-dependent diseases.
How Sperm Length Affects Fertility By Katharine Gammon published 16 December 12 A new factor has been implicated in male fertility problems.
Monkeys' Plant Food Makes Them Mean & Horny By Katharine Gammon published 30 November 12 Eating plants with estrogen-like compounds seems to make male monkeys behave oddly.
What's the World's Fastest Car? By Katharine Gammon published 26 November 12 Depends on whether you plan to buy or build, but these vehicles are fast!
