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SCIENCE

Why Does Squinting Help You See Better?

Why does using less of your eye help you see something more clearly? There's a pretty simple explanation.

Mike Rampton

Have some science with your stout.

Why Do the Bubbles in a Pint of Guinness Beer Sink?

It all comes down to a little science and the shape of your drinking vessel.

Editorial Staff

Smog has engulfed New Delhi.

Scientists May Have Finally Figured Out Why So Much Smog Forms in New Delhi

The wintertime haze has become a serious health threat to residents. Scientists think they now know the cause.

Jake Rossen



Marie Curie.

11 Radiant Facts About Marie Curie

Marie Curie, who was born in Warsaw, Poland, on November 7, 1867, is still the only person to receive Nobel Prizes in two different sciences.

Michele Debczak


An illustration of part of our solar system (not to scale).

One Misconception About Each Planet in the Solar System

Let's debunk some planetary misconceptions to make you feel a little bit closer to the majesty of space. Except, maybe not to Uranus.

Kat Long


Red tide in Victoria, British Columbia.

What Causes Red Tides?

The phenomenon might look like a biblical plague, but the source is far more mundane.

Alvin Ward


Foam is big in molecular gastronomy.

A Brief History of Molecular Gastronomy

Explore the complicated and controversial history of molecular gastronomy.

Michele Debczak
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