Latest articles by Katharine Gammon
Can Eating Too Much Spicy Food Kill You?
A curry-eating contest lands two people in the hospital. Is spicy food bad for you?
Remote Island Caves Reveal Clues to World's Climate
Stalagmites on floors of caves provide ten thousand year-record.
Is 'Terra Nova's' Dinosaur Population Accurate?
The world is run amok with dinosaurs in "Terra Nova," but is this an accurate depiction?
Magnetic Signposts Trace Wanderings of Ancient Continents
New research shows path of the ancient landmasses.
The 5 Smartest Non-Primates on the Planet
Crows, dolphins and octopuses all show aspects of human intelligence.
Amazing Photos: Fish Uses Rock As a Tool
Move over chimps and dolphins. For the first time ever, scientists have observed a fish using tools.
'Carmageddon': Will Massive Project Fix LA's Traffic Nightmare?
Is Carmageddon worth it? We chat with traffic experts to see if widening the 405 will improve Los Angeles' traffic.
The 8 Hottest Places on Earth
Think summer is hot where you live? Try one of these spots!
Hunt Is On for Shipwrecks from War of 1812
Ships were part of naval arms race between Britain and America.
Climate Change May Worsen Plague
New research shows how human plagues can worsen when the climate gets wetter – but the emerging picture is complex.
Killer Elephants in India: Why They Attack
A pack of four elephants killed a person in India recently. Experts explain why the animals aren't totally to blame.
What's Happening to Alaska's Glaciers?
GPS, LIDAR and NASA satellites clear up picture of ice melt.
The Weirdest Mothering Tricks in the Animal World
Animal mothers employ some strange tricks to raise their young.
Where Does Stuff Washed Away by a Tsunami Go?
Entire towns were washed to sea by the tsunami that hit Japan last month. But where, exactly, did all the debris go?
The 10 Most Pristine Places on Earth
Still plenty of places on the planet humans haven't touched.
Scientists Discover San Andreas Fault's Soft Spot
Clays make up middle part of fault, making big quakes unlikely there.
Why Does Beer Foam?
Beer foams but soda does not. Life's Little Mysteries explains beer's key foam-forming ingredients.
Heroic Fukushima Workers Face Staggering Risks
As radiation levels at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant spiral out of control, workers put their lives on the line to try to prevent a catastrophic meltdown.
Does Your Mattress Really Gain Weight Over Time?
Your mattress is full of dead skin, sweat and bugs. How much weight do they add?
Would Humans Born On Mars Grow Taller Than Earthlings?
A lifetime in microgravity could yield a generation of tall Martian kids.
Can you get pregnant in space?
If humans are to establish outposts on other planets, we'll need to keep the population going once we get there.
