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Besides preventing the microwaves from reaching and heating up the food it conceals, aluminum foil tends to give off sparks that might start a fire.

Ever wonder how submarines rise and sink so quickly? Find out on today's Moment of Science!

Insects don't have internal bones the way people do: their hard supporting structures are all on the outside, and need to be rebuilt as the insect grows.

Male lactation: Fact of fiction? That's the question on today's Moment of Science.

It may sound far-fetched, but humanity faces a major potential danger: someday, there might be a gigantic explosion on the sun.

Compared to other organs, skin may seem kind of simple and boring. But it's actually pretty complex.

While the air underneath black fabric warms up faster than the air underneath white fabric, at the same time, black fabric provides more shade than white fabric, and this decreases the amount of light that directly reaches the skin.

Do birds have teeth? Sure, you can laugh, but what's the answer? No? Maybe? Have you ever looked? In fact, the correct answer is: not any more. Learn more on this Moment of Science.

Why does blowing on hot soup help to cool it off? Learn more on this Moment of Science.

Wouldn't you like to live past 100 years old? Science has helped improve our lifespan over the last century, but what about the future?

Scientists have found that some urinary tract bacteria use a hair‑like fiber to avoid being flushed out.

Research suggests that early exposure to air pollution increases the risk of obesity.

Although pets can't really replace medication, it's probably no surprise that after the experiment was over, many of the stockbrokers went out and got pets of their own.

Why is it that you can't put down hydrogen gas? Find out on this Moment of Science.

Can oxygen sometimes be toxic? Find out on today's Moment of Science.