Behind the Patch: The Science Journey of Scopolamine and Motion Sickness That small patch behind your ear—the one that keeps you from getting queasy on a car ride or cruise ship —has a surprisingly rich scientific backstory. It begins not with modern medicine,...
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Sunscreen: A Science Story Written in Sunshine
How science stepped in to protect our skin—and keeps making it better We love the sun—for warmth, for light, for life. But too much of it can hurt us. Long before we understood why, people knew that too much sun could cause pain, illness, even death. Today, we know...
Batteries: Science as the Bridge from Here to There
A story of stored energy, curiosity, and how science keeps us moving We don’t often think about them. They’re tucked inside toys, watches, phones, and cars. But without batteries, our modern world would stop. Literally. And behind every battery is something...
The Human Brain Power Behind Smartphones
A story about physics, chemistry, and the science behind your smartphone Look at your smartphone. That smooth, glowing screen in your hand is more than a tech marvel—it’s the product of decades of scientific discovery. It’s easy to think of smartphones as high-tech...
How Science Shaped the Development of AI
The science behind the intelligence. Artificial intelligence might seem like something out of science fiction, but it’s really the product of decades of scientific discovery and collaboration across many fields. At its core, AI is built on...
What is food coloring?
From Beet Juice to Blue #1: How Science Colored—and Cleaned Up—Our Food Why is cotton candy pink and sports drink electric blue? The history of food coloring is more than just a story of bright hues—it’s a story of science stepping in, first to innovate, and...







