ZME Science

Greek Fire, Which Burned on Water, Was the Most Devastating Weapon in the Eastern Roman Empire. But What Was It?

Before modern weapons of mass destruction, there was Greek fire (ignis graecus). This was the term medieval Crusaders applied ...
Springfield News-Sun

Cincinnati Reds: Righty Chase Burns spills the beans on new contract, including a coffee spill on the paperwork

Chase Burns signing his new $105 million, seven-year contract was momentarily delayed when a cup of java was spilled ...
familydestinationsguide

You Can Live Comfortably In This Overlooked Oregon Town For Just $1,400 A Month

Most people have never heard of Burns, Oregon, and the people who live there are perfectly fine with that. Burns is a small high desert town in Harney County that’s quietly offering something the rest ...

Chase Burns Sends Humble Message After Historic Reds Contract

The Cincinnati Reds officially announced the seven-year, $105 million extension for Chase Burns on Saturday morning. Burns ...
WIS TV

Moment of Science: Why spicy food burns and how it’s measured

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Spice is not technically a taste. It is driven by capsaicin, the chemical compound responsible for the burning sensation associated with hot peppers. Capsaicin binds to VR1 ...
The New York Times

Burning Houses to Save Houses

We visited researchers seeking ways to make homes safer. They set a lot of fires. By Mira Rojanasakul Earlier this year, I found myself standing with scientists, students and firefighters in the South ...

Visit the Lab Where They’re Fighting Fire With Fire, Literally

As wildfires intensify, threatening more people, a nonprofit is studying how to rethink homes and neighborhoods to prevent ...