Wisdom Teeth
Why do we get wisdom teeth if they often don’t even fit in our jaws?
Why Is It?
24-Hour Colds
Why you sometimes feel a cold coming on, only to have the symptoms disappear the very next day.
Mountain High
Have you ever been to a high altitude and found yourself gasping for breath? One listener asked why …
Brilliance Stereotypes
Gender stereotypes about extreme intelligence take hold in the early school years.
Crowd-sourcing Better Tomatoes
Researchers turn to panels of taste testers to identify key flavor chemicals lost during the past …
Germy Fabrics
Objects like blankets and stuffed animals can theoretically spread illnesses, but it’s unlikely.
Cooking Spray Calories
How can companies claim that cooking sprays are “fat-free” if the first ingredient is oil?
Insects in Winter
A listener asks: Where do all the insects go in winter?