Putting the “Pee” in Power
If you think that urination is just an inevitable biological function, think again. Though you likely don’t give pee any more attention than a flush down the toilet, recent research suggests that urine can...
Fire Safety Unveiled
The Science Behind the Fine “Fire Safety woke me up this morning,” my freshman year roommate indignantly told me one afternoon. “And they fined me for my hot pot!” A hot pot? Why would she get fined...
Some Sunny-Side-Up News for Omelet Lovers
If you’ve ever read the nutrition facts on a carton of eggs, you’ve probably noticed the seemingly outrageous cholesterol level. Reading that each egg contains more than 60% of your daily recommended...
Hot Weather, Hot Heads
How and Why Climate Change is Causing Global Social Conflicts Remember the Heat Miser from The Year Without a Santa Clause? The Heat Miser, an animated character otherwise known as “Mr. Green Christmas”,...