How does your body process medicine? – Céline Valéry
Have you ever wondered what happens to a painkiller, like ibuprofen, after you swallow it? Medicine that slides down your throat can help treat a headache, a sore back, or…
How exactly does binary code work? – José Américo N L F de Freitas
Imagine trying to use words to describe every scene in a film, every note in your favorite song, or every street in your town. Now imagine trying to do it…
Which type of milk is best for you? – Jonathan J. O’Sullivan & Grace E. Cunningham
If you go to the store in search of milk, there are a dizzying number of products to choose from. There’s dairy milk, but also plant-based products. To turn a…
How does caffeine keep us awake? – Hanan Qasim
Over 100,000 metric tons of caffeine are consumed around the world every year. That's equivalent to the weight of 14 Eiffel Towers. Most of this caffeine is consumed in coffee…
Which type of milk is best for you? – Jonathan J. O’Sullivan & Grace E. Cunningham
If you go to the store in search of milk, there are a dizzying number of products to choose from. There’s dairy milk, but also plant-based products. To turn a…
How does the stock market work? – Oliver Elfenbaum
In the 1600s the Dutch East India Company employed hundreds of ships to trade gold, porcelain, spices, and silks around the globe. But running this massive operation wasn’t cheap. In…
Why do we hiccup? – John Cameron
Charles Osborne began to hiccup in 1922 after a hog fell on top of him. He wasn't cured until 68 years later and is now listed by Guinness as the…
What causes body odor? – Mel Rosenberg
A pungent blend of onions, cheese, and cat urine with hints of… is that…wet goat? Most of us don’t need more than one whiff to identify that generally unpleasant, characteristic…
What causes yeast infections, and how do you get rid of them? – Liesbeth Demuyser
The vagina harbors hundreds of different kinds of microorganisms. Some tend to be especially prevalent, like Lactobacilli. These bacteria produce an acid that lowers the vagina’s pH, limiting what can…
How mucus keeps us healthy – Katharina Ribbeck
If you've got a cold, mucus is hard to miss. But what is it, and what does it do besides making you miserable? Your body produces more than a liter…