How long does it take a Christmas tree to grow to full size?
If your family celebrates Christmas, you’re probably familiar with the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree. Some trees are reusable and can be stored in the closet or basement, and others are rea...
22 Dec 20236min
Do galaxies orbit anything?
Our galaxy is amazing, but it’s not the only one. Astronomers think there could be two trillion others out there. So, what’s up with those other galaxies? Are they just standing still, or do they orbi...
21 Dec 20236min
Does temperature exist in a black hole?
Black holes are created when a giant star explodes into a supernova. The gravity of a black hole is so incredibly strong that it pulls in anything that gets close – even light! But what’s it like insi...
20 Dec 20235min
How much DNA do we share with tardigrades?
Did you know there is a microscopic animal that can live up to 30 years without food? And that can survive in the vacuum of space? They are called tardigrades, also known as water bears or moss piglet...
19 Dec 20236min
Could there be exoplanets that have life?
Our universe is enormous and filled with lots of planets. We call planets outside our solar system exoplanets. Could one of these distant places have aliens living on it? We asked astrophysicist Ian H...
18 Dec 20236min
Why does tea taste stronger the longer you let it sit?
There’s nothing like a cozy cup of tea. Have you ever noticed that the longer you leave the tea bag in, the more flavorful the tea gets? How does that happen? We asked Dr. Stuart Farrimond, a science ...
15 Dec 20236min
How do different ingredients become a cake?
There are tons of cake recipes out there, from angel food to red velvet. These recipes make different types of cake, but mostly share the same ingredients, like flour, sugar and eggs. When you mix the...
14 Dec 20236min
Can the smell of your farts be determined by genetics?
OH FARTS! Passing gas can be one of the amusing or embarrassing parts of your day. How you feel about tooting can be influenced by lots of factors including where you are, who you are with, how loud i...
13 Dec 20235min
