Light From Sand
LEDs are small lights that come from a material that is under your feet at the beach--sand. The uses of LEDs are almost as numerous as the grains of sand that make them.
This Is Your Brain on CTE
Boston University's Dr. Robert Stern tells us about a brain disease that has been in the news recently -- CTE.
Why Snowflakes Have Six Sides
Snowflakes have six sides. The answer to why can be found in your local supermarket in a stack of oranges.
How Origami Saves Lives
Origami is the ancient art of paper folding. Today, origami can be seen in pizza boxes and fancy napkins, but it can also save your life in a car accident.
How Chameleons Change Color
The colors we see in a chameleon's skin is not really what it seems. Their skin is playing with light in the same way soap bubbles do.
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