Chemistry & Physics
How Do Fireworks Get Their Colors?
Did you know that Chinese alchemists created gunpowder between 600 and 900 AD, paving the way for colorful fireworks?
Chemistry & Physics
How Do Fireworks Get Their Colors?
Chemistry & Physics
How Does Soap Clean Away Germs and Dirt?
Hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol can kill germs, but soap and water clean away dirt and harmful chemicals better.
Chemistry & Physics
7 Chemical Reactions That Changed the Course of History
Did you know that the Maillard reaction is what gives grilled meats and baked goods their delicious brown crust and flavor?
Environment & Climate
10 Facts About Plastic That Aren’t So Fantastic
Did you know that only 9% of all plastic ever produced has been recycled?
Environment & Climate
Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
Oak trees can produce red leaves during the fall due to chemical changes from natural sugars getting trapped in their leaves.
Technology & Innovation
14 Inventions That Truly Backfired
As of 2024, it is estimated we use roughly five trillion plastic bags each year, of which less than three percent are recycled.
Life & Relationships
What Happens To Our Bodies When We Fall In Love?
When you look at your love interest, chemicals are released in your body, making your heart race and your pupils widen.
Environment & Climate
Why is Glitter Harmful to the Environment?
A study by Professor Richard Thompson reported that glitter was found in one-third of all fish caught in the UK.
Health & Medicine
25 Sloppy Facts About Sunscreen That Will Save Your Skin
In 1938, Franz Geiter invented sunscreen after getting terribly sunburned while hiking in the Swiss Alps.
Fashion & Beauty
An Aromatic History Of Perfume
Ancient Egyptians used perfume during mummification as they believed pleasant smells to be a sign of holiness.
Health & Medicine
How The RAF Fought Malaria With Parachuting Cats
Did you know that malaria kills around one million people every year worldwide?
Fashion & Beauty
Do You Have To Wash Your Hair?
Did you know that not shampooing your hair for up to a few weeks actually makes it healthier?