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[ Science ]
Happy, Sad, or Chopping Onions—The Science of Why We Cry!
By Sam Burns
When was the last time you cried? Why did you cry? Crying is our reaction to everything from bad breakups, to awe, to cutting onions, but why is this? Let’s explore this uniquely human reaction that seems to be a fundamental part of our shared humanity.
13 minutes
[ Sports ]
What Does Impossible Mean?
In the quest to achieve the highest jump on record, athletes are pushing the limits of the human body and redefining the word “impossible”. But what do record-breaking jumps like this say about what is possible for any one of us to accomplish?
13 minutes
[ Science ]
What’s Up With All This Noise?
By Sam Burns
We’re living in a loud world, and most of us are contributing to the noise pollution in some way. Although it’s rather grim to mourn our hearing, there’s still hope! Let’s learn more.
6 minutes
[ Health ]
Mucus Does A Lot More Than Just Leak From Your Nose
By Sam Burns
We’re thinking it’s about time we all give this goop a little more credit for being the amazing innovation it really is!
6 minutes
Why Does Human Skin Come in So Many Shades?
By Sam Burns
The way humans have adapted to suit life in all corners of the planet tells the extraordinary story of our history as a species. Here’s the science behind it all!
30 minutes
[ Health ]
Down the Hatch! But Now What?
By Dr. Lynda
This is an article for the fearlessly curious, the kind of person who when hearing the colon referred to as “charming” must investigate! (There’s also our second brains and a team of good bacteria to discover!)
