Monkey Faces
Six-month-old babies can distinguish individual monkey faces, but 9-month-olds can't.
Staling
Why do crackers get soggy and bread gets crisp when they go stale? (Gluten absorbs or loses …
Dinosaur Meteors
An asteroid impact 200 million years ago may have catapulted dinosaurs into dominance.
GPS Weather Prediction
Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite signals can be used to measure atmospheric conditions.
Roasted Peanuts
Roasting peanuts makes them more likely to trigger peanut allergies.
Malaria-Proof Mosquitoes
Genetically engineered mosquitoes that don't transmit the malaria parasite.
Solar Power from Moon
Putting solar cells on the moon could fulfill all of Earth's electricity needs.
Memory Synchronization
The brain's thalamus is responsible for coordinating different parts of a memory.
Ozone Sanitizer
Ozone and water can kill harmful bacteria on fruits and vegetables.
Killer Windows
Turning off building lights can prevent birds from flying into windows.