Do we really need pesticides?
AdultsGlobal WarmingTechnologyNatureEnvironmentFoodHealthAnnually, we shower over 5 billion pounds of pesticides across the Earth to control insects, unwanted weeds, funguses, rodents, and bacteria that may threaten our food supply. But is it worth it, knowing what we do about the associated environmental and public health risks?
Why do we feel nostalgia?
AdultsHealthHistoryPsychologyNostalgia was once considered an illness confined to specific groups of people. Today, people all over the world report experiencing and enjoying nostalgia. But how does nostalgia work? And is it healthy? Clay Routledge details the way our understanding of nostalgia has changed since the term was first coined in the late 17th century.
Are preservatives bad for you?
AdultsFoodHealthScienceFood doesn't last. In days, sometimes hours, bread goes moldy, apple slices turn brown, and bacteria multiply in mayonnaise. But you can find all of these foods out on the shelf at the grocery store, hopefully unspoiled, thanks to preservatives.
Muscle-Mimicking Robots Could Change Physical Therapy
AdultsBiotechnologyHealthTechnologyThey are flexible and reconfigurable, and behave like actual human muscles.
Benedict Cumberbatch Does a Magic Trick | Vanity Fair
AdultsCreativityHealthHumorEntertainmentWater can be cool, but Benedict Cumberbatch makes it cooler.
How To Eradicate One Of Our Deadliest Enemies
AdultsHealthScienceBiotechnologyWe have the choice to attack one of our oldest enemies with genetic engineering. But should we do it?
Aphasia: The disorder that makes you lose your words - Susan Wortman-Jutt
AdultsLanguageMental HealthHealthPsychologyLanguage is an essential part of our lives that we often take for granted. But, if the delicate web of language networks in your brain became disrupted by stroke, illness, or trauma, you could find yourself truly at a loss for words.
How Will You Die?
AdultsData ScienceLifeScienceHealthScience, statistics and lifestyle can help predict how you will die!
Why you shouldn't drive slowly in the left lane
AdultsData ScienceHealthTransportationSocietyCan we all agree that the left lane is for passing, please?
Which sunscreen should you choose?
AdultsGlobal WarmingHealthEnvironmentScienceSunscreen comes in many forms, each with its own impacts on your body and the environment. With so many options, how do you choose which sunscreen is best for you?
Why do we hiccup?
AdultsBiologyScienceHealthThe longest recorded case of hiccups lasted for 68 years ... and was caused by a falling hog. While that level of severity is extremely uncommon, most of us are no stranger to an occasional case of the hiccups. But what causes these 'hics' in the first place? John Cameron takes us into the diaphragm to find out.
Mark Lesek: A New and Old Prosthetic
AdultsDisabilityTechnologyHealthMark lost his arm several years ago. Now his search for a better prosthetic could improve the lives of amputees everywhere.
How To Make Raita 3 Ways | Awesome Yoghurt Dressings for Curries
AdultsCreativityFoodHealthCookingNutritionThese amazingly healthy yoghurt dressings are a great way to balance out the spice in your dish. Raita is a yoghurt based dressing, often combined with raw vegetables and herbs. These three variations on the classic raita are easy to make and completely fat free!
Researchers Use Google Glass for Autistic Kids
AdultsDisabilityTechnologyMental HealthHealthEducationStanford researchers are using Google Glass to help autistic children analyze faces in real time to interpret facial expressions. Google stopped producing the headset last year but the device has found new life among medical researchers.