How NASA Works

When most people think of NASA, they probably think of astronauts and the Kennedy Space Center. But there's a whole lot more to this 60-year-old organization.

by Craig Freudenrich, Ph.D.

Spaceflight

Bees Stopped Buzzing During the 2017 Solar Eclipse

Thanks to a citizen science project in the path of totality, researchers studied bee activity and were surprised by the results.

How Birds Get Berry, Berry Drunk

Berries are a great food source for birds, but this diet can backfire when the fruit starts to ferment.

Scientists Figure Out Why Elephants' Skin Is So Cracked

Scientists have known for a long time that elephants have no sweat glands and keep cool through slinging mud on their skin. But they didn't know what made the skin so wrinkled — until now.

Only Birds Have a Syrinx and That's Why They Sing

Only birds have a special voice box — the syrinx — and it's what they use to sing. But what's so unique about the syrinx is that it's actually an evolutionary anomaly.

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10 Wrong Grammar Rules Everyone Knows

Will the grammar police really arrest you if you start a sentence with a conjunction or end one with a preposition? There's only one way to find out.

Quiz: Are You Prepared for the Next Disaster?

From hurricanes, to earthquakes, to tornadoes, there's no shortage of potential disasters that can ruin homes and devastate lives. Think you’re ready to survive the next disaster? Take this quiz and find out.

Actually, We're Not Overdoing It on the Salt

A worldwide study found that although most people consumed more salt than was recommended, it wasn't enough to do damage to their heart health. And there wasn't much of a link between sodium consumption and heart attacks.

Pink Tax: 5 Things Women Are Forced to Pay More for Than Men

Razors. Shampoo. Even dry cleaning. Women pay more for these things every day. Simply because, well, they're women.

Halloween Costume Crafts for Kids

Halloween is one of the most popular annual events for adults and children alike. In this article, learn the best ideas for costume crafts to transform your costume from ordinary to 'spooktacular.' Check out these crafts for more Halloween fun!