Why are British scientists creating a human-pig hybrid?
Pig people sound like the stuff of a B-grade horror flick, but they're more real than you think. What do scientists hope to learn from these embryonic chimeras?
How Steampunk Works
Everything new is old again in the world of steampunk. Steampunk artists overhaul tech gadgets with their neo-Victorian style. But what makes the gadgets so expensive?
How Osteogenesis Imperfecta Works
How could a high-five or a handshake lead to a wrist fracture? People with osteogenesis imperfecta must carefully consider these seemingly innocent actions to prevent broken bones.
How Music Distributors Work
You wouldn't be able to buy your favorite CD if it weren't for music distributors. How has the world of music distribution changed with the rise of digital downloads?
How did Nikola Tesla change the way we use energy?
Who made it possible to light up your home at night? Thomas Edison, right? Yes, but without the work of Nikola Tesla, we would be living in a different world.
How Colony Collapse Disorder Works
Wonder what would happen if everyone you knew disappeared? Don't call the authorities yet. A mysterious condition called Colony Collapse Disorder affects beehives, causing some bee populations to vanish and possibly die.
Human-pig Hybrid
Steampunk
OI
Music Distributors
Tesla
Colony Collapse Disorder
Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth?
Why does the combination of orange juice and toothpaste have to taste so awful? Why can't your sense of taste resolve the problem?
Did da Vinci really sketch a primitive version of the car?
Most consider Leonardo da Vinci the ultimate Renaissance man. But did this 13th-century genius have the foresight to sketch the basic principle for our modern era's most influential mode of transportation?
How Sword Swallowing Works
Sword swallowing has all the hallmarks of a magic trick -- it looks both impossible and dangerous. But even though there's a trick to it, it's not magic, and it's extremely dangerous.
Could military strategy win the war on global warming?
Environmentalists have found a way to harness the military precision of missile-tracking technology for a decidedly nonviolent mission: replanting forests. So what do C-130 aircraft have to do with reforestation?
How Karma Works
The principle behind karma is that people's actions affect the quality of their present and future lives. Is karma an idea or an actual substance that sticks to your soul?
How Quantum Suicide Works
A man has a gun. But this is no ordinary man, and this is no ordinary gun. This isn't a setup for a sci-fi thriller. It's the premise for quantum suicide.
OJ & Toothpaste
Da Vinci Car
Sword Swallowing
Aerial Reforestation
Karma
Quantum Suicide
How Hurricanes Work
While tropical storm Gustav pummels Haiti, forecasters are predicting it could regain hurricane status before it reaches Cuba. What does that mean for those residents in its path?
How the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Works
A communication failure at an FAA facility caused numerous flight delays around the United States on Tuesday. What damage could have been done to the planes in the air?
10 Worst Epidemics
A hospital in San Francisco is warning 960 new mothers that they and their newborns may have been exposed to tuberculosis. Is that the worst epidemic they could be exposed to?
How Magnets Work
Scientists are beginning to pay more attention to the fact that many animals may be magnetically oriented after pictures from Google Earth revealed that cows align themselves north-south. How does this magnetic sense work?
How a Marathon Works
When it comes to pounding the pavement for 26.2 miles, you might think that there are some tricks of the trade. According to one study that examined Olympic marathoners, there’s no formula for success when it comes to stride and arm movement.
How Alcohol Works
Several college presidents, including those at Duke, Dartmouth and Ohio State, are urging lawmakers to consider changing the legal drinking age from 21 to 18. They argue that current laws actually encourage dangerous binge drinking on campus.
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FAA
Worst Epidemics
Magnet Cows
Marathon Style
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