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The Three R's of the Environment

Every year, Americans throw away 50 billion food and drink cans, 27 billion glass bottles and jars, and 65 million plastic and metal jar and can covers. More than 30% of our waste is packaging…

Science Projects: Making Eggs That Bounce

Making Eggs That BounceScience ProjectsJust for the Fun of It!Making Invisible InkMaking Eggs That BounceDo Odor and Bacteria Go Hand-in-Hand?The Sweetest Experiment Did you ever try to bounce an…

Interview: Edward Ball on Slaves in the Family

"It Cuts Both Ways"I'm sure that you've heard about the proof that Thomas Jefferson fathered children by his slave, Sally Hemings... Bebe Moore Campbell, the novelist, said in a commentary on…

Melanie Griffith

actressBorn: 8/9/1957Birthplace: New York City Leading actress whose career has survived the Hollywood potholes of addiction, over-publicized marriages, and (sometimes) ill-chosen projects. The…

John Gotti

(John Joseph Gotti Jr., “Teflon Don”)mobsterBorn: 10/27/1940Birthplace: Bronx, New York Current head of the Gambino crime family in New York City, John Gotti is best known as the “Teflon Don” who…

How do I determine wind chill?

The Question: How do I determine what the wind chill factor is? The Answer: If you love math, here is your answer: Where T = Air Temperature…

Why Worms Appear When it Rains

The Question: What is the scientific reason worms come up onto the pavement or cement when it rains? The Answer: The misconception is that…

Science Projects: What Makes a Good One?

What Makes A Good Science Project?Some advice from a science fair judge Source: U.S. Government, Calif. Energy Commission   YOU'RE HANDED the dreaded assignment…the Science Project. Maybe…

Feeling Good

Your body and your mind are totally connected. Here are some of the things you can do with your body and mind to feel good about yourself. Put on comfortable clothes and go out for a walk. Walking…