Posted: December 7, 2020

Smallpox: The Scientific History from Variolation to Vaccination

As the commander in chief of the Continental Army, George Washington oversaw the first large-scale public vaccination program in American history during the Revolutionary War.

Smallpox: The Scientific History from Variolation to Vaccination
Posted: December 3, 2020

The Inner Monologue Debate: “Could This Be a Recipe for World Peace?” She Asked Herself

Here's something that surprised Twitter users earlier this year: some people have an internal monologue and some don’t. Thinking about that makes us realize we think differently from other people. Why does this matter? Find out.

The Inner Monologue Debate: “Could This Be a Recipe for World Peace?” She Asked Herself
Posted: November 23, 2020

Question Your World: Does Science Have Any Good News for Us in 2020?

2020 has been a long, challenging year, so we figured we would take a moment to give some props to science for the good news that it had to offer recently. 

Question Your World: Does Science Have Any Good News for Us in 2020?
Posted: November 13, 2020

Question Your World: Have we been wrong about body temperatures all along?

Everyone knows that the average human body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit … OR IS IT?! Have we been wrong about body temperatures all along?

Question Your World: Have we been wrong about body temperatures all along?
Posted: November 10, 2020

Question Your World: Why Are Animals Practicing Social Distancing?

This year we've been told to socially distance, but keeping disease from spreading is not just a human goal. Why are animals practicing social distancing?

Question Your World: Why Are Animals Practicing Social Distancing?