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…
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 to spot a pyramid scheme – Stacie Bosley
In 2004, a new company called Vemma Nutrition started offering a life-changing opportunity to earn full time income for part time work. Vemma’s offer was open to everybody, regardless of…
What causes dandruff, and how do you get rid of it? – Thomas L. Dawson
Here in this abundant forest, Malassezia is equipped with everything it could ever need. Feasting constantly, it’s in paradise. But wait— what’s this? In fact, Malassezia is a type of…
How the food you eat affects your brain – Mia Nacamulli
Your Brain on Food If you sucked all of the moisture out of your brain and broke it down to its constituent nutritional content, what would it look like? Most…