Science Shorts

Nick Moskovitz takes us inside the observation cameras set up for tracking meteors falling through the Earth's atmosphere, and talks about the challenges of recovering the meteorite after it lands.

How "identical" are identical twins? Well, even when living in different social environments, identical twins tend to weigh the same. What role does genetics play and when do they trump non/genetic factors?

Alzheimer's Disease and dementia are two of the biggest threats associated with maintaining a good quality of life as people age. This short program explores different ways that could help improve brain health and hold deterioration at bay.

Everybody knows that brushing your teeth is important, but did you know that oral hygiene can be a matter of life or death? There is proof that bad teeth can increase the risk of heart disease.

Technology can help us save time, but with all the modern technology saving us time, why is it we sometimes feel as if though there is none left?