Uncover the science: Does gold truly rust? Learn the difference between pure gold's noble properties and why your gold jewelry still tarnishes in the ocean.
Examine the fossil record and genetic mechanisms that explain the morphology of ancestral snake limbs and the evolutionary reasons for their disappearance.
Explore the hidden climate cost of building materials. Understand the full carbon life cycle and why embodied emissions are the new focus for green building.
We clarify Styrofoam's true material classification. Learn the difference between the trademarked brand and the generic foam, and why this plastic is often mistaken for paper.
Why do tsunami heights vary so much? We break down the physics of shoaling, the role of geography, and the critical difference between wave height and run-up.