Remy Melina
Latest articles by Remy Melina

Are we really all made of stars?
By Remy Melina last updated
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
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
Why does it cost $70,000 to scale Mount Everest?

In Photos: Mysterious Crop Circles
By Remy Melina last updated
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Each year, rip currents kill more people than sharks or jellyfish or even hurricanes.

Insane Photos of Sinkholes
By Remy Melina, Jeanna Bryner published
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
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
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
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
Some diseases and disorders show themselves in ways that give people vampiric characteristics.

Kids' Online Exposure to Sexual Intruders Is Dropping
By Remy Melina published
Online youth exposure to unwanted sexual solicitations and pornography has declined, a new study shows.

9 Tips for Exercising in Winter Weather
By Remy Melina published
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
Our visual serving size comparison guide makes figuring out portion sizes at Thanksgiving easy by comparing them to everyday objects.

10 Ways to Promote Kids' Healthy Eating Habits
By Amanda Chan, Remy Melina published
These healthy eating tips work for children of all ages.

9 Creatures That Could Save Your Life
By Remy Melina published
Creatures big and small have greatly contributed to the following medical marvels.
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