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A human cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes – what is their structure and function?

The Endoplasmic Reticulum and the Golgi produce proteins and fat molecules, dispatching them to their destinations

Why do we sometimes continue to feel as if we’re still on a boat even after having disembarked?

Why do musical instruments sound differently? It is the collection of frequencies and amplitudes that make up their sound

Candy is considered the root of all evil with respect to dental health, but it has only a small part in dental caries

A quick and cold laundry cycle results in less power consumption and pollution and extends your clothes’ lifespan

Which genes underlie red hair and how can two parents with brown hair have a redheaded child?

Is the tendency to have twins hereditary? It seems so, at least for fraternal twins

It easily breaks down toxins and can even regenerate itself after an injury

There seems to be apparent evolutionary advantage for one blood group over another. How did type O blood become the most prevalent?

How do figure skaters spin so elegantly? The answer lies in a simple physical principle

In anticipation of Year End sales and shopping craze – how does our brain deal with the abundance of stimuli that promise unending pleasure?

Why do we enjoy popping bubble wrap, and how does a simple mathematical secret guarantee victory in a game of Pop-it?

The end of Daylight Saving Time raises questions regarding its pros and cons. Does it truly save electricity? And what are its health effects?

What are the risk factors for breast cancer? When should you get examined and what should be done upon detection of a suspicious lump?

Why do young children write in mirror writing and how is this related to the brain?

Both molecules transmit genetic information and consist of nucleic acids, but their different chemical properties greatly affect their biological functions.

An air conditioner doesn’t work magic, but transfers the hot air to a different place, based on the principles of thermodynamics

A divine condiment or a soap-flavored diabolical herb? It’s all in our genes.

What causes color blindness, and why are there so many more color-blind men than women?

Why does nothing stick to Teflon? And how is it applied to pots and pans nonetheless?

How does one know where a rocket is about to land? What affects its flight trajectory and how can a missile be aimed at it?

What are the differences between charcoal (also called wood coal), mineral coal, and petroleum

What is the material that seems to have caused the lethal explosion in Beirut’s port?