Surviving Winter Underwater
Adult painted turtles head underwater, where they'll spend the winter on the bottom of a lake, pond, or river but they use some tricks to survive the cold...
View ArticleThe Highways Of Pain
Have you ever wondered how the pain from a stubbed toe makes it's way from your foot to your brain so you can say "ouch!?" Learn more on this Moment of Science.
View ArticleDo Whales Get Sunburnt?
Researchers have been studying the effects of UV rays on whales in the Gulf of California for over three years...
View ArticlePaper Cuts, Why So Painful?
Few minor injuries are as painful as the dreaded paper cut. Just thinking about it probably makes you cringe. However, these cuts are usually small, hardly noticeable, and rarely bleed, so what makes...
View ArticleWhat Causes Itches?
What brings on itches in the first place, and why does scratching provide such welcome relief?
View ArticleThe Science Of Acne
Most people endure acne at some point, and can't wait to be rid of the combination of whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, and pustules.
View ArticleWhy Do Dark Circles Form Under My Eyes?
There may be more to it than not getting enough sleep.
View ArticleTissue Regeneration In The African Spiny Mouse
Today's A Moment of Science is about a creature who lends a whole new meaning to the phrase.
View ArticleWhat Are Blisters?
Whether from playing too much basketball or jogging in ill-fitting sneakers, we've all had blisters. But what are blisters, and how do they form?
View ArticleSunkissed: Why Do We Have More Freckles During The Summer?
Ever wonder why our freckles seem to multiply with the advent of warmer weather and longer days?
View ArticleA Tale Of The Supernatural
After death, the body begins to dry out as water evaporates from the skin. The skin of a corpse shrinks as a result, and the hair, nails and teeth may appear to lengthen as the skin draws back.
View ArticleWhat Makes Dust Mites So Sneezy?
Are indoor allergies getting you down? The cause may gross you out!
View ArticleRejuvenating Your Skin
Daily moisturizers promising to rejuvenate dead and dull skin cells are over-selling themselves.
View ArticleHealing Skin Through Smell
Your schnoz may hold senior status in matters of smell, but other parts of your body, like your skin, can make scents of things on their own.
View ArticleChameleons
Chameleons are nature's mood ring; their color reflects how they're feeling.
View ArticleWhy Lips Go Dry
Lips are made of very sensitive tissue and, because we use our mouths constantly, are over-exposed to harsh environmental factors.
View ArticleCold Heart, Warm Hands
No, drinking alcohol does not warm you up! Though hooch makes you feel warmer, it causes your body temperature to drop and can put you at risk of hypothermia.
View ArticleGrowing Skin, in the Lab
Compared to other organs, skin may seem kind of simple and boring. But it's actually pretty complex.
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