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What makes grapes and apples better for the fermentation process to make alcohol over other types of fruit?

It all comes down to sugar and acid. Any fruit can become wine, but grape juice (and, almost as good, apple juice) have the ideal concentrations to...

What’s the deal with radiation? Can my cell phone cause cancer?

First things first: Your cell phone can’t cause cancer.The reason is the difference between non-ionizing and ionizing radiation. When most people...

What is physics?

Physics is a pretty broad term. What does it really mean?

How do Volcanoes Erupt? What is a Volcano?

The Earth’s Layers The earth is like a chocolate covered ice cream bar. When you take that first bite –...

Ticks: Real Life Vampires

Featured Author: Alexandra Wickson, MPH What are ticks? Ticks are parasitic insects that feed on the blood of people and...