Are we really all made of stars? By Remy Melina last updated 15 June 23 Carl Sagan famously proclaimed that humans are 'made of star stuff'. Here's what he meant — and why it's true.
10 terrific turkey facts By Remy Melina, Jeanna Bryner published 23 November 22 Turkeys can fly, blush and are distant relatives of Tyrannosaurus rex. Read on to learn more about these Thanksgiving divas.
Why Does a Permit to Climb Mount Everest Cost $70,000? By Remy Melina last updated 3 November 22 Why does it cost $70,000 to scale Mount Everest?
In Photos: Mysterious Crop Circles By Remy Melina last updated 14 October 22 Crop circles first began cropping up in the 1970s, sparking claims that they were created by extraterrestrials.
Saint Patrick Wasn't Irish By Remy Melina last updated 27 September 22 Saint Patrick's Day celebrates a saint that actually isn't Irish or named Patrick.
The Incredible Explosion of Dog Breeds By Remy Melina last updated 22 September 22 From a teacup-size Chihuahua to a Great Dane, there is an incredible amount of variety in dog breeds.
Why is chocolate bad for dogs? By Remy Melina, Mindy Weisberger last updated 2 September 22 Is it really that bad to give a dog a bite of a chocolate bar? Live Science investigates just how much chocolate is lethal to dogs.
Cinco de Mayo: History and facts about the celebration of Latin culture By Remy Melina published 4 May 22 Reference Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration of Latin culture, with origins in a 19th-century battle.
Why is the medical symbol a snake on a stick? By Remy Melina, Ben Biggs published 11 March 22 Life's Little Mysteries investigates the meaning behind the medical emblem of two snakes entwined around a rod.
Did Elizabeth Taylor really have violet eyes? By Remy Melina, Callum McKelvie published 28 February 22 reference Elizabeth Taylor was one of the biggest stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood, but did she really had violet eyes?
Rip Currents: The Ocean's Deadliest Trick By Remy Melina published 24 May 17 Each year, rip currents kill more people than sharks or jellyfish or even hurricanes.
Insane Photos of Sinkholes By Remy Melina, Jeanna Bryner published 30 September 16 From sinkholes that have swallowed up trucks and homes to those that draw crowds of tourists for their beauty, here's a look at some amazing craters from all over the world.
In photos: Spooky deep-sea creatures By Remy Melina published 29 September 16 Plenty of strange and scary creatures lurk in the dark, cold depths of the ocean …
The World's 6 Smallest Mammals By Remy Melina published 26 July 16 Life's Little Mysteries has rounded up the smallest mammals in the world the teeny, tiniest of which is the size of a bumblebee.
Are Elephants Really Afraid of Mice? By Remy Melina published 1 June 16 Why would the largest mammal on land be afraid of one of the smallest?
7 Strange Ways Humans Act Like Vampires By Remy Melina published 7 October 13 Some diseases and disorders show themselves in ways that give people vampiric characteristics.
9 Tips for Exercising in Winter Weather By Remy Melina published 30 May 13 With the right preparations and safety precautions, you can easily work out while enjoying winter's fresh, frosty air.
Thanksgiving: 10 Tips for Sticking to Healthy Portions By Remy Melina published 30 May 13 Our visual serving size comparison guide makes figuring out portion sizes at Thanksgiving easy by comparing them to everyday objects.
12 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget By Remy Melina published 30 May 13 For savvy shoppers, it's not only possible to make the right nutritional choices without breaking the bank, but easy and simple if you know these cost-saving tricks.
10 Ways to Promote Kids' Healthy Eating Habits By Amanda Chan, Remy Melina published 30 May 13 These healthy eating tips work for children of all ages.
9 Creatures That Could Save Your Life By Remy Melina published 30 May 13 Creatures big and small have greatly contributed to the following medical marvels.
Unhappy Meals: Parents Don't Choose Healthier Fast Foods By Remy Melina published 30 May 13 Kids get half of their daily calorie needs from lunches purchased at fast-food restaurants, a new study shows.
How Women Can Cut Stroke Risk: Eat Fruits & Veggies By Remy Melina published 30 May 13 Women who ate an antioxidant-rich diet full of vegetables, fruits and grains had fewer strokes, a Swedish study shows.
