Willa Larsen, MS
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Can Wint-O-Green Lifesavers® Light up Your Life?
Next time you're bored, grab a pack of Wint-O-Green Lifesavers® and lock yourself in the bathroom. Shut the…
Can You Miss the Earth?
Have you ever wondered why astronauts float in space? Well, it isn't because there is no gravity in space.…
Does Earth Have Its Own Neon Sign?
You might wonder what the Northern Lights and neon signs have in common. Actually, a lot! What makes luminous…
Does Your Brain Do Flips?
You may not be aware of it, but when you look at the world, the image projected on your retina is upside down.…
How a Horse Can Save Your Life?
Most people who have been vaccinated with the smallpox vaccine never really question what exactly was injected…
How Do Cats See in the Dark?
Cats are nocturnal; therefore they need good night vision. Their eyes are able to function with 1/6 the light…
Is It Sexism or Racism?
Can you judge a cat by the color of its coat? Well, you can judge the gender by the color of its coat! Only 1…
Is Your Immune System Educated?
When spring comes, do you hide indoors because your eyes and nose water, and you can't stop sneezing? Do cats…
Let Go, Gecko!
Geckos are small, insect-eating, noisy lizards that live in many parts of the world. While geckos have become…
Luminol; Trick-or-Treat or Terrible Feat
What does trick-or-treating and crime scene investigation have in common? Hopefully, they don't have much in…
Nature's Exceptions to Our Rules
We all learned in grade school that animals are classified into different categories: Mammals have fur, are…
Somewhere Over Which Rainbow?
How many rainbows are there really when we only see one during a rainstorm? The answer isn't as simple as you…
The Ants Go Marching One by One, Hurrah!
Have you ever wondered how ants know the way from one place to another? Even when you remove them all, they…
Your Nose Knows!
Would you like spearmint or caraway flavor? That's a strange choice, but believe it or not, they are the same…
Your Own Personal Rainbow?
Did you know that no two people ever see the very same rainbow? It's true. Rainbows are formed when light…