Everyday Science
Everyday Science articles explain the science behind natural phenomena, giving us an appreciation of all the beauty on this pale blue dot that we call home.
Exercise Induced Rhinitis: Why Your Nose Runs When You Run
We all know exercise is good for us. But as much as you might want to go for a jog right now, you might be suffering from a condition that isn’t widely known. This somewhat rare [...]
The Stress Response: Friend or Foe?
Most human beings experience stress during their lifetimes; perhaps from sitting a tough exam, being involved in an accident, or after being fired from a job. There is no shortage of warnings about what stress [...]
Are Left-Handers More Creative? Science Can’t Really Answer
‘Oh, that explains your creativity’ or ‘no wonder you’re good at math!’ If you’re a leftie, you might have heard such phrases directed toward you. While these claims can’t be substantiated, there are other real [...]
Squirrel Hibernation May Help Stroke Survivors
As winter approaches, squirrels collect nuts while bears gorge on food to gain fat for energy and insulation. Animals of all sizes prepare for hibernation, in which they may sleep for up to seven months; [...]
Climate Change: One Planet, One Chance
The global fight against climate change recently took a huge blow, when the U.S. government announced in 2018 plans to relax its stance on carbon emissions. But the latest setback concerning climate change is treated [...]
Traversing The Space Between Galaxies
Inevitably humans—or our evolutionary descendants, whatever they choose to name themselves—will have to leave Earth to survive. We would have to settle on a different planet, in a different system, possibly in another galaxy. But [...]
