The Sciences
How do marine mammals avoid freezing to death?
Humans would never last in the ice-cold waters these creatures call home, but they have special adaptations to battle the elements
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The Sciences
Why don't trees lean toward the equator?
Edgar Spalding, a botany professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, sprouts off an answer
The Sciences
Is Cellulite Forever?
Some claim creams can bust the bulgy bane of many, whereas others swear by pricey procedures. But what is cellulite? And can it really be banished for good? A doctor gives the bottom line...
Health
Why Should We Worry about Swine Flu?
A professor of public health who studies influenza explains what makes this strain of flu different and how it might be treated
The Sciences
What is a megamouth shark? Is it still a scientific mystery?
Filipino fisherman got more than they bargained for last week when they pulled up their nets: an extremely rare, humongous fish
Health
When air is the same temperature as our body, why do we feel hot?
Jeffery W. Walker, a physiology professor at the University of Arizona, has a cool explanation for why we feel warm when it is 98 degrees Fahrenheit
Health
Can someone live to be a supercentenarian?
A woman in central Asia claims to have just celebrated her 130th birthday, a new record for keeping the grim reaper at bay
Health
What is norovirus? How contagious is it? Can it be fatal?
A Massachusetts college closes down after over 100 students fall ill with norovirus infections
Health
Do dangerous spiders lurk in grocery store produce?
A potentially lethal spider was recently found in a bunch of bananas at a supermarket. What should consumers should do if confronted with one of the leggy critters?
Health
What is "talk and die" syndrome?
After a seemingly minor fall on the slopes, actress Natasha Richardson is reportedly suffering from a potentially deadly head injury
