Alcohol is used in disinfectants (think GermEx), and disinfectants are solely used to kill bacteria. And while we’re playing devil’s advocate, alcohol can also sterilize good bacteria, so it’s a toss ...

Scudder’s book, Mother, Creature, Kin: What We Learn From Nature’s Mothers in a Time of Unraveling. My day-to-day parenting ...

Some of the microscopes on this list are for the very smallest of children, designed to be toys but with working microscope functions. Others are real scientific instruments, ideal for older ...

These are the best microscopes for students and young scientists, offering professional functionality without breaking the bank. Our guide to the best microscopes for students includes a range of ...

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The life-saving act of giving blood may not only be beneficial to the patient but also to the donor, new research has suggested. The NHS needs 4,300 blood donations a day to meet the needs of ...

It was the first total lunar eclipse, also known as a blood moon, in more than two years. A lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, Earth and moon align, in that order. There are different types of ...

Described on its website as the world’s first indoor slide and air court park, this 25,000-square-foot playground intends to bring on a slippery good time. Arlington marks the company's second ...

Blood donation is widely recognized as a life-saving act, replenishing hospital supplies and aiding patients. But could donating blood also benefit the donor? Frequent blood donors may experience ...