Tag: explainer

May 12, 2020

Why Don’t Antibodies Guarantee Immunity?

What are antibodies? Why are they important? If we have them, are we immune to COVID-19? If not, why not? 

Jan 16, 2020

How Do You Count Fish in a Creek?

How do scientists count fish in the wild? 

Dec 4, 2019

How to Infuse Oils, Vinegars, Liquor or Honey (Without Making People Barf)

Food safety tips for making hand-crafted gifts of infused oils, etc. 

Jun 19, 2019

What Does ‘Chance of Rain’ Actually Mean?

When forecasters say there’s a “10% chance of precipitation,” what does it mean? 

Apr 2, 2019

What Does Uranus Sound Like?

What would it sound like if you were on Uranus? Windy. (Seriously.) 

Feb 28, 2019

Why Do Stink Bugs Stink?

Why do stink bugs stink? How do they make that smell? Are stink bugs dangerous? 

Feb 14, 2019

Is Hemp The Same Thing As Marijuana?

What's the difference between marijuana and hemp? 

Feb 14, 2019

How do pets show love?

We’d all like to think that our pets love us as much as we love them, but how can we know? How exactly could pets show love, anyway? Are they cuddling with us out of affection or because they want dinner? Those are good questions. And it turns out that we know a lot about… 

Feb 13, 2019

Why Does Food Cook Faster In A Pressure Cooker?

How do pressure cookers work? 

Jan 28, 2019

What Happens When You Run on a Full Stomach?

Don't expect to set any land speed records if you're running on a full stomach. 

Jan 16, 2019

Why Do Egg Whites Turn White When You Cook Them?

Why do egg whites turn white? Does that make them safe to eat? 

Dec 7, 2018

How Big Can Snowflakes Be?

Snowflakes can get pretty darn big. 

Nov 29, 2018

Do Insects Fart? (They Sure Do!)

Do bugs fart? You bet. In fact, some of them pass an enormous amount of gas. 

Aug 29, 2018

What Is the Epigenome? What is Epigenetics?

Most people know that genetics is the study of genes, but what is epigenetics? 

May 24, 2018

It’s Not the Mayonnaise: Food Safety Myths & Summertime Food

Warm weather means picnics and outdoor get-togethers. Here are some tips on how to avoid making your friends and loved ones barf this summer.