Rockets & Ozone
Possible increases in rocket launches could affect the Earth's protective ozone layer.
Science Update
Little House on the Moon
Swedish engineering students have teamed up with an artist to build a small cottage on the Moon.
Sports Drinks
Sports drinks are so acidic that they wear down tooth enamel – and brushing can worsen the …
Secondhand Smoke
More than half of New Yorkers show signs of exposure to secondhand smoke.
Carb Fat Gene
Researchers have found a gene that's key in turning carbs into fat.
Podcast
HEALTH REPORT: Why bone loss can be slowed but not reversed. Genes that turn carbohydrates to fat. …
Star Distance II
Astronomers calculate the distance to the furthest stars by comparing them to stars they know.
Star Distance I
Astronomers use a concept called parallax to calculate the distance to the nearest stars.
Carbon-Soaking Rocks
Certain rocks could absorb carbon dioxide emissions – if scientists can speed up the process.
Race & Bulimia
Black girls from poor families are more likely than wealthy white girls to suffer from bulimia.