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How do controlled burns work?
Policy, History, Biology Caitlin Olson 8/21/25 Policy, History, Biology Caitlin Olson 8/21/25

How do controlled burns work?

Arsonists need not apply

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Why do flies rub their legs together?
Biology, Zoology Caitlin Olson 7/3/25 Biology, Zoology Caitlin Olson 7/3/25

Why do flies rub their legs together?

We can’t rule out world domination plotting

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How does a caterpillar change into a butterfly​?
Zoology, Biology Caitlin Olson 4/10/25 Zoology, Biology Caitlin Olson 4/10/25

How does a caterpillar change into a butterfly​?

Pokémon sound effects sold separately

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Why do some flowers bloom in the winter?
Biology Caitlin Olson 1/2/25 Biology Caitlin Olson 1/2/25

Why do some flowers bloom in the winter?

The weather outside is frightful? Not to these plants.

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Why do leaves change color in the fall?
Biology Madeline Thach 10/24/24 Biology Madeline Thach 10/24/24

Why do leaves change color in the fall?

Orange you glad you read this article?

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Why do joints crack?
Anatomy Caitlin Olson 9/26/24 Anatomy Caitlin Olson 9/26/24

Why do joints crack?

And why does it feel so good?

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How do birds navigate during migration?
Zoology, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/19/24 Zoology, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/19/24

How do birds navigate during migration?

I think we can rule out Google Maps.

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How are sloths not extinct yet from natural selection?
Science, Zoology, Biology Caitlin Olson 9/14/24 Science, Zoology, Biology Caitlin Olson 9/14/24

How are sloths not extinct yet from natural selection?

Survival of the fittest? Sloths have taken a different approach.

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Why do dogs have an extra paw pad on their front legs?
Science, Biology, Zoology, Anatomy Caitlin Olson 9/13/24 Science, Biology, Zoology, Anatomy Caitlin Olson 9/13/24

Why do dogs have an extra paw pad on their front legs?

These corn-chip-smelling paw pads serve a helpful purpose.

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How does carbon dating work?
Chemistry, Biology, History, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/12/24 Chemistry, Biology, History, Physics Caitlin Olson 9/12/24

How does carbon dating work?

Swipe right for science.

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Why do dogs stick their head out the window?
Science, Biology, Zoology Caitlin Olson 8/8/24 Science, Biology, Zoology Caitlin Olson 8/8/24

Why do dogs stick their head out the window?

Talk about a scent-sational thrill ride.

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Why are mosquitoes so loud?
Science, Biology, Zoology Caitlin Olson 7/11/24 Science, Biology, Zoology Caitlin Olson 7/11/24

Why are mosquitoes so loud?

A song (almost) no one wants to hear.

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How do plants with purple leaves photosynthesize?
Science, Biology Caitlin Olson 5/9/24 Science, Biology Caitlin Olson 5/9/24

How do plants with purple leaves photosynthesize?

Also, why are most plants green anyway?

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What do antioxidants do and why do we need antioxidants if we need oxygen to survive?
Science, Biology, Chemistry Caitlin Olson 4/18/24 Science, Biology, Chemistry Caitlin Olson 4/18/24

What do antioxidants do and why do we need antioxidants if we need oxygen to survive?

Take a deep breath and then dive into the biochemistry that keeps you trucking along.

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Why does getting hit while cold hurt more?
Science, Biology, Anatomy Caitlin Olson 4/11/24 Science, Biology, Anatomy Caitlin Olson 4/11/24

Why does getting hit while cold hurt more?

This is the cold, hard truth.

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How do palm trees survive hurricane winds?
Science, Biology Caitlin Olson 3/21/24 Science, Biology Caitlin Olson 3/21/24

How do palm trees survive hurricane winds?

It turns out that palm trees are not technically trees.

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