High Tech High Heels
The design of the high heel shoe is over a century old. However, there are new materials and modern technologies that can make shoes more comfortable. Fashion engineers are on a mission to rescue hurting feet.
Why is Snow White?
Water is clear, but snow is white. Light dances on the snowflake edges creating this white color.
How Lakes Create Blizzards
Cold dry air from Canada traveling over clear lakes are the ingredients for a miserable winter.
The Science Behind the Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch is a beautiful example of the marriage between materials and mathematics. The secret behind this monument's longevity is revealed.
The Skinny on Fat
Our waistlines are increasing partly because of our modern diet, but also because of our Stone Age bodies. Back then, food was rare. Now? Not so much.
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