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Summer is full of “facts” people repeat without checking. Read the evidence, think like a scientist, and decide what is true, false, or more complicated than it seems!
When the temperature rises, everyone has a favorite way to cool off. This myth checks whether those heat-beating tricks actually hold up.
Sweat gets blamed for the stink, but it may not deserve all the credit. This myth sniffs out what might really be causing body odor.
Why do mosquitoes treat some people like an all-you-can-eat buffet and leave others alone? This myth digs into what might make someone a mosquito favorite.
Those blinking summer lights may look random, but something interesting could be happening in the dark. Take a closer look at the secret signals of fireflies.
Space may look dark, but the sun is still a major problem. Find out how astronauts handle powerful rays far from Earth’s protection.
Think thirst is the first sign your body needs water? This myth takes a closer look at what happens when your body starts running low.
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