Everything You Need (and Want) to Know About Philae the Comet Conquerer
If you're like me, you saw headlines last week about Philae and a comet -- but none of it made any sense. Frankly, I didn't even understand that we'd landed a spacecraft on a comet! That's awesome! So...
View ArticleGuess How Many People Pick Their Nose — Researchers Found Out!
Picking your nose is dangerous. It puts bacteria up into your nasal cavity and it takes bacteria (that could kill you if it gets into your gut) out and puts it in your fingers. And that's if you never...
View Article5 Best Videos of Playing With Liquid Mercury
A Youtube vlogger who goes by TAOFLEDERMAUS plays with liquid mercury "so you don't have to." He does some seriously dangerous stuff with it, but it's fascinating to watch. Here are my five favorite...
View ArticleLook at the Mystery Ash Spread Around Mid Columbia [VIDEO]
Ever since early this morning news agencies and weather services have been getting calls about the strange dust or ash found on cars on Feb. 6. They're calling it a "chalky" substance. In my video...
View ArticleLearn Something New With BBC's Video Series — Entertaining & Educational!
The BBC recently released a lot of short videos discussing various scientific subjects in a series called “A History of Ideas.” They discuss controversial topics, such as the creation of the universe...
View ArticleWhat Happens to Grapes in a Microwave?
The mythbusters at 97 Rock investigate! What we are trying to figure out is if they'll 'radiate' because o Continue reading…
View ArticleWorst Polluters List Includes Pacific Northwest — You'll Never Guess Why
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Oregon, Idaho and Washington are 7th, 8th and 9th on "per capita emissions." That makes us some of the worst polluters of air in the nation....
View ArticleLingerie-Clad Babe Takes Coca-Cola Bath for Science
I'm all for shenanigans in the name of science. That's why when offered the opportunity to watch a babetastic "scientist" strip down to her lacies and fill the tub with Coca-Cola and Mentos and exploit...
View ArticleHear Importance of Kadlec Concussion Summit Coming May 20th [AUDIO]
We had a chance this week to talk with Dr. Richard Jacobs, a former Richland High school alumni, who is one of the participants in the upcoming Concussion Summit being held in Richland by the Kadlec...
View Article10 Jokes Only Really Smart People Get
Let's see how many you understand! Continue reading…
View ArticleMay 18th Is The Anniversary Of Mount St. Helens Eruption In 1980, Where Were...
May 18th marks the anniversary of Mount St. Helens erupting in 1980. 35 years ago the massive Washington State volcano erupted and changed the lives of many. Continue reading…
View ArticleAurora Borealis Likely Visible TONIGHT!
On a scale of 1 to 10, there is a 7 chance tonight of seeing the Aurora Borealis! Continue reading…
View ArticleCan You Guess What This Teacher Is Doing With the Knife?! [VIDEO]
Apparently they teach chemistry a little differently in Russia! Watch the video and see if you can guess what's going on! Continue reading…
View ArticleHow Do Fireworks Work? Funny You Should Ask
Fireworks are as much a part of July Fourth as barbecues, parades and red, white and blue, but have you ever stopped to think what makes them flare up in the first place? Continue reading…
View ArticlePortland Man Says Meteorite Lit His Lawn on Fire, Learn Why Science Says No
A Portland man saw and heard a large, strange explosion in his front yard. He went outside to check and the dry grass (because of drought) was on fire! A neighbor says something fell from the sky....
View ArticleWill Hair Spray Remove Permanent Marker?
97 Rock intern Marvin has been doing some pretty neat stuff for us lately. He investegated a life hack. If you get permanent marker on something, can it be removed with hairspray? Continue reading…
View Article'Super Sturgeon Moon' Will Be Seen Saturday Night August 29
According to NASA scientists, Saturday night will provide an extra large moon. No, not the plumber bending over, but due to the orbit of the Earth and it's Moon, the globe will appear much larger and...
View ArticleNew Alaskan Dinosaur Lived in the Dark, Played in Snow and Walked on 2 Legs
Researchers are very excited about a new dinosaur found in northern Alaska and even gave it an Eskimo name. Continue reading…
View ArticleIf You Live Where an Apple Orchard Used to Be Your Dirt Is Poisonous!
Homes, day care centers and yards throughout central Washington are contaminated with lead and arsenic! Continue reading…
View ArticleWoman Catches Bubonic Plague (Black Death) Near Heppner, Oregon
A woman from Crook County, Oregon (east of Bend) is in the hospital recovering from an infection of Bubonic Plague, the illness that killed up to 1/3 of residents in many European cities in the Middle...
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