What's the Largest Waterfall in the World? By Molika Ashford published 13 June 16 The height of the world's tallest waterfall is so great that the stream of water atomizes into a cloud of mist, then trickles back together at the bottom of the plunge.
Why Do We See Stars When Sneezing? By Molika Ashford published 31 December 12 "Stars" while sneezing are caused by stimulation of the back of the eye.
Can Plastic Bottles Make You Sick? By Molika Ashford published 26 October 12 Bisphenol-A, a plastic ingredient, may be on your mind its safety has been questioned.
How Does Quicksand Work? By Molika Ashford published 21 June 11 A quicksand pit can be a tricky thing to escape from, but scientists explain why the hazard can't swallow you whole.
Psychological Tests Let Marketers Target Your Personality By Molika Ashford published 6 April 11 With a simple psychological test, Mindset Media can optimize advertising to every personality type.
Lab Meat Would Sidestep 'Grossly Inefficient' Livestock Industry By Molika Ashford published 24 March 11 Scientists tackle problems that prevent lab grown meat from replacing live animals.
Do Animals Have Feelings? By Molika Ashford published 28 December 10 Dog owners will swear that their dog can smile, but scientists can't confirm this interpretation. Life's Little Mysteries examines whether animals have feelings.
What's the Oldest Living Organism? By Molika Ashford published 10 November 10 The oldest tree has been around since before the pyramids. Life's Little Mysteries explains how it got so old.
What Exactly Is Social Security? (And How Much Money Do You Get?) By Molika Ashford published 21 October 10
How Do Sailboats Sail into the Wind? By Molika Ashford published 29 September 10 In-your-face wind can't stop a sailboat.
Where Are the Best Places To Find Dinosaur Fossils? By Molika Ashford published 24 September 10 The most dinosaur fossils and the greatest variety of species have been found in the high deserts and badlands of North America, China and Argentina.
Can Bad Memories Be Erased? By Molika Ashford published 3 September 10 Researchers are finding ways that we might be able to edit certain types of memory, the way we do a home movie.
How Are Memories Stored in the Brain? By Molika Ashford published 31 August 10 Memories underlie so much of our rich life as humans -- the ability to learn, to tell stories, even to recognize each other.
What Happens Inside a Landfill? By Molika Ashford published 25 August 10 More than half of America's garbage is bound for a landfill. What happens once it gets there?
Could Humans Live Without Bacteria? By Molika Ashford published 12 August 10 Most people learn about bacteria in the context of disease, so it's easy to think about the harm they do. But could we live without them?
What Does the Prostate Gland Do? By Molika Ashford published 9 August 10 This muscular gland weighs about three-fourths of an ounce (20 grams) -- about the size of a small apricot.
How does a compass work? By Molika Ashford published 28 July 10 If you're lost in the woods, your best chance of finding your way might be a tiny magnet.
How Do Compost Piles Work? By Molika Ashford published 22 July 10 It may seem almost like a magic trick: leftover veggies from last night's dinner and yard debris go into a pile, and nutrient rich fertilizer comes out.
Antarctic Sea Ice Paradoxically Growing By Molika Ashford published 17 June 10 While Arctic sea ice shrinks, ice around South Pole grows.
New Fuel: The Heat Beneath Your Feet By Molika Ashford published 18 March 08 The heat beneath your feet could provide a powerful energy source.
