We need carbohydrates to survive. Sugar, in all its forms, is a part of many of the foods we ingest, even in ways we do not suspect. How can we safely navigate our way to consuming the correct balance, and types, of carbohydrates?
Can dogs outrun humans? Can we match a cat's incredible balancing ability? How does our eyesight compare with that of an eagle? By studying animals, we gain exponential insight into how we may perfect many aspects of our daily lives.
Did you know refrigerators use heat to generate cold? Why has the pressure cooker become so popular? Also, discover the secrets behind the original television sets, as well as the evolution of our phones, light bulbs, and batteries.
Discover the unique ways our bodies have learned to adapt to, and deal with, the winter cold. Can winter weather affect our minds? What foods can we benefit from during the winter months? Why do illnesses spread so voraciously in winter?
How has the act of lying played a role in our lives, and what effect does it have on our brain? Are children born to tell the truth? Is there a way to study laziness? Why do some of us compulsively snack, and what are the consequences?
To what degree does body language embellish our ability to communicate? How does encroachment upon our personal space affect us? Do animals use anything resembling language to communicate? How has writing supported Humanity's evolution?
What kinds of foods possess anti-aging properties? Do grandmother's beauty tips really work? How does age affect our bodies, and how, if at all, does gender play a role in those changes? Also, what are some of the secrets behind longevity?
Curiosity can get a bad rap, however the art of questioning our world is intrinsically connected to our ability to learn. For some of us, that curiosity can lead to adventure, risk, and thrills, but why are we drawn to such activities?
Were Cro-Magnons as primitive as we have historically believed? Did they lead comfortable lives? What methods did they use to successfully live off the land? Also, what inspired prehistoric man to venture into caves, and create cave art?
We spend an extensive amount of time concerning ourselves with our hair, so how can we manage and beautify it safely? Who is at risk for acne, and why? Also, enter the seductive world of perfume and discover why it is so effective.
In life, when someone says- "That's just the way it goes," it is important to remember that, sometimes, it can go the other way too. Our world is filled with unique forms of life, some of which possess an extra quirky gene, or two.
Mankind has never stopped innovating and perfecting our inventions. Some remain an integral part of our daily lives, such as flour for our bread, glass for our bottles, or even our knives. Let us explore the history of these unique items.
In one form or another, most of us have fallen into a bad habit or two in life, but can they be detrimental to our health? Among other things, why do we bite our nails, crack our joints, or cross our legs, and are these habits bad for us?
Enter the world of weight control and learn how hybrid diets have transformed this area of managing our health. Can we lose weight without dieting? What factors justifiably lend credence to seeking a weight control solution?
Addiction affects people both young and old, and it can be found in every corner of our lives to some degree. How does dependency develop beyond our ability to control our desires? Are we capable of having fun without all the excess?
When it comes to storing and preserving our food at home, is canning or freezing a more effective method? Is it possible to make your own skin cream? How can we concoct our own environmentally friendly home-cleaning products?
Do our bodies contain features that have worn out their usefulness, such as the coccyx bone? Are our bodies perfectly symmetrical, and why are some people right-handed, and some left-handed? Explore the mysteries of our body.
Giant waves. Sea monsters. Mysterious holes in the earth. Stunning aerial phenomenon. How can science help us research and understand such fascinating natural phenomena that exist in the sea and sky, and on land around the world?
