Sara Chodosh Archives

Fitness & Exercise

There’s a HIIT for weight lifting, too. And it works really well. There’s a HIIT for weight lifting, too. And it works really well.

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Jun 7, 2018

Health

A nutritionist’s guide to eating junk food A nutritionist’s guide to eating junk food

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Jun 6, 2018

Health

What is keto flu, and how can I make it stop? What is keto flu, and how can I make it stop?

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Jun 5, 2018

Engineering

Avoiding GMO food might be tougher than you think Avoiding GMO food might be tougher than you think

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Jun 1, 2018

Health

These are the actual side effects of Ambien These are the actual side effects of Ambien

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on May 31, 2018

Health

There are only 13 actual vitamins, and you’ll die without them There are only 13 actual vitamins, and you’ll die without them

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on May 30, 2018

Health

Stop popping your pimples Stop popping your pimples

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on May 29, 2018

Agriculture

What to expect from the new GMO labels we’re getting in 2020 What to expect from the new GMO labels we’re getting in 2020

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on May 24, 2018

Science

The biomechanics behind Michael Jackson’s impossible dance moves The biomechanics behind Michael Jackson’s impossible dance moves

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on May 23, 2018

Animals

Octopuses are not aliens, but boy are they a bunch of beautiful weirdos Octopuses are not aliens, but boy are they a bunch of beautiful weirdos

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on May 19, 2018

DIY

How to avoid ingrown hairs How to avoid ingrown hairs

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on May 17, 2018

Animals

These animals spend their whole lives waiting to have sex, and then they die These animals spend their whole lives waiting to have sex, and then they die

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on May 17, 2018

Health

What’s the difference between indoor and outdoor allergies? What’s the difference between indoor and outdoor allergies?

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on May 16, 2018

Science

Yanny vs. Laurel is ‘The Dress of 2018’—but these sound experts think they can end the debate right now Yanny vs. Laurel is ‘The Dress of 2018’—but these sound experts think they can end the debate right now

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on May 16, 2018

Animals

Purebred dogs are helping us cure cancer Purebred dogs are helping us cure cancer

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on May 14, 2018

Energy

What is a horsepower? What is a horsepower?

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on May 11, 2018

Science

Consumer DNA tests can’t tell you much, but they sure can get your relatives arrested Consumer DNA tests can’t tell you much, but they sure can get your relatives arrested

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on May 2, 2018

Fitness & Exercise

Pregnant people get a lot of grief for the unhealthy habits we all share Pregnant people get a lot of grief for the unhealthy habits we all share

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Apr 30, 2018

Animals

Our bravest ancestors may have hunted giant sloths Our bravest ancestors may have hunted giant sloths

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Apr 27, 2018

Biology

If you grow a brain in a lab, will it have a mind of its own? If you grow a brain in a lab, will it have a mind of its own?

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Apr 26, 2018

DIY

How to safely dispose of your old medications How to safely dispose of your old medications

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Apr 25, 2018

Animals

You’d have to give birth to a 30-pound baby to truly know how a kiwi bird feels You’d have to give birth to a 30-pound baby to truly know how a kiwi bird feels

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Apr 24, 2018

Health

Homeopathic and natural remedies aren’t the same thing—and only one of them is total nonsense Homeopathic and natural remedies aren’t the same thing—and only one of them is total nonsense

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Apr 23, 2018

Environment

This year’s Lyrid meteor shower coincides with Earth Day, but light pollution is ruining the show This year’s Lyrid meteor shower coincides with Earth Day, but light pollution is ruining the show

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Apr 20, 2018

Animals

Neolithic surgeons might have practiced their skull-drilling techniques on cows Neolithic surgeons might have practiced their skull-drilling techniques on cows

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Apr 19, 2018

Health

Everything you never wanted to know about artificial sweeteners Everything you never wanted to know about artificial sweeteners

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Apr 18, 2018

Health

Worried about breaking a hip? There might be something better than calcium. Worried about breaking a hip? There might be something better than calcium.

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Apr 17, 2018

Health

You cannot escape poop bacteria You cannot escape poop bacteria

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Apr 16, 2018

Archaeology

Why archaeologists are arguing about sweet potatoes Why archaeologists are arguing about sweet potatoes

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Apr 13, 2018

Health

The horrifying maternal mortality rate in Texas turned out to be wrong, but that’s not the biggest issue The horrifying maternal mortality rate in Texas turned out to be wrong, but that’s not the biggest issue

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Apr 12, 2018

Animals

Contagious cancer is killing off Tasmanian devils, but there might finally be hope Contagious cancer is killing off Tasmanian devils, but there might finally be hope

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Apr 11, 2018

Health

This guy ate a pepper so hot doctors thought he might be having an aneurysm This guy ate a pepper so hot doctors thought he might be having an aneurysm

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Apr 10, 2018

Animals

Puffins are donning sexy little sunglasses in the name of science Puffins are donning sexy little sunglasses in the name of science

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Apr 9, 2018

Engineering

Not even geckos can stick to Teflon (and other slippery facts) Not even geckos can stick to Teflon (and other slippery facts)

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Apr 6, 2018

Conservation

We’re ruining Walden Pond just like we ruin everything beautiful in this world We’re ruining Walden Pond just like we ruin everything beautiful in this world

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Apr 5, 2018

Health

California needs to stop saying everything causes cancer California needs to stop saying everything causes cancer

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Apr 4, 2018

Science

Rainbows are (literally) in the eye of the beholder Rainbows are (literally) in the eye of the beholder

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Apr 3, 2018

Health

The flu season is almost over. So how bad was it? The flu season is almost over. So how bad was it?

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Apr 2, 2018

Physics

The physics behind a baseball bat’s sweet spot The physics behind a baseball bat’s sweet spot

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Mar 30, 2018

DIY

The ultimate guide to hitting a home run The ultimate guide to hitting a home run

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Mar 29, 2018

Animals

Hunting regulations are forcing animals to change in all sorts of ways Hunting regulations are forcing animals to change in all sorts of ways

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Mar 28, 2018

Animals

Otters are too small, whales are too big, and seals are just right Otters are too small, whales are too big, and seals are just right

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Mar 27, 2018

Animals

Five animals you shouldn’t take relationship advice from (and one you should) Five animals you shouldn’t take relationship advice from (and one you should)

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Mar 26, 2018

Health

IQ is a really stupid concept IQ is a really stupid concept

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Mar 24, 2018

Animals

Scientists have identified a gene that’s killing purebred dogs. Does that even matter? Scientists have identified a gene that’s killing purebred dogs. Does that even matter?

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Mar 24, 2018

Animals

New Zealand just took care of a $3.6 million mouse infestation New Zealand just took care of a $3.6 million mouse infestation

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Mar 22, 2018

Environment

One-fifth of Americans are responsible for half the country’s food-based emissions One-fifth of Americans are responsible for half the country’s food-based emissions

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Mar 21, 2018

Health

Planes might not be disgusting germ factories after all Planes might not be disgusting germ factories after all

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Mar 20, 2018

Animals

Platypus milk might save us from bacterial infections, and that’s not even the best thing about them Platypus milk might save us from bacterial infections, and that’s not even the best thing about them

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Mar 19, 2018

Animals

These animals have nipples on their butts and that is not the most fascinating thing about them These animals have nipples on their butts and that is not the most fascinating thing about them

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Mar 16, 2018

Environment

It’s not your imagination, we really are getting more blizzards It’s not your imagination, we really are getting more blizzards

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Mar 15, 2018

Health

National data says substance abuse is on the decline. These charts tell a different story. National data says substance abuse is on the decline. These charts tell a different story.

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Mar 14, 2018

Archaeology

Humans flourished through a supervolcano eruption 74,000 years ago (so you can make it through Tuesday) Humans flourished through a supervolcano eruption 74,000 years ago (so you can make it through Tuesday)

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Mar 13, 2018

Health

Whatever the latest infectious disease outbreak is, explained. (This time, it’s mumps.) Whatever the latest infectious disease outbreak is, explained. (This time, it’s mumps.)

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Mar 9, 2018

Environment

You can thank the Madden-Julian Oscillation for this wild winter You can thank the Madden-Julian Oscillation for this wild winter

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Mar 7, 2018

Health

Influenza B is trying to escape our vaccine Influenza B is trying to escape our vaccine

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Mar 6, 2018

Science

If the Earth is spinning, why can’t I feel it? If the Earth is spinning, why can’t I feel it?

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Mar 1, 2018

Health

The flu season isn’t over yet, but the FDA is already working on next year’s vaccine The flu season isn’t over yet, but the FDA is already working on next year’s vaccine

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Feb 28, 2018

Environment

Cyclones in the Pacific made it snow in Rome, and soon that weather will hit the U.S. Cyclones in the Pacific made it snow in Rome, and soon that weather will hit the U.S.

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Feb 27, 2018

Animals

On swollen butts, mouth sacs, and other sexual preferences in the animal kingdom On swollen butts, mouth sacs, and other sexual preferences in the animal kingdom

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Feb 26, 2018

Health

The Grim Reaper does not care about the latest longevity study you saw on Facebook The Grim Reaper does not care about the latest longevity study you saw on Facebook

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Feb 23, 2018

Science

Everything Americans know about science in seven graphs Everything Americans know about science in seven graphs

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Feb 22, 2018

Health

Thanks, anti-vaxxers: Measles is on the rise in Europe Thanks, anti-vaxxers: Measles is on the rise in Europe

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Feb 21, 2018

Health

This year’s flu vaccine is only 36 percent effective—and that’s great news This year’s flu vaccine is only 36 percent effective—and that’s great news

By Sara Chodosh

Posted on Feb 20, 2018

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There’s a HIIT for weight lifting, too. And it works really well. There’s a HIIT for weight lifting, too. And it works really well.

A nutritionist’s guide to eating junk food A nutritionist’s guide to eating junk food

What is keto flu, and how can I make it stop? What is keto flu, and how can I make it stop?

Avoiding GMO food might be tougher than you think Avoiding GMO food might be tougher than you think

These are the actual side effects of Ambien These are the actual side effects of Ambien

There are only 13 actual vitamins, and you’ll die without them There are only 13 actual vitamins, and you’ll die without them

Stop popping your pimples Stop popping your pimples

What to expect from the new GMO labels we’re getting in 2020 What to expect from the new GMO labels we’re getting in 2020

The biomechanics behind Michael Jackson’s impossible dance moves The biomechanics behind Michael Jackson’s impossible dance moves

Octopuses are not aliens, but boy are they a bunch of beautiful weirdos Octopuses are not aliens, but boy are they a bunch of beautiful weirdos

How to avoid ingrown hairs How to avoid ingrown hairs

These animals spend their whole lives waiting to have sex, and then they die These animals spend their whole lives waiting to have sex, and then they die

What’s the difference between indoor and outdoor allergies? What’s the difference between indoor and outdoor allergies?

Yanny vs. Laurel is ‘The Dress of 2018’—but these sound experts think they can end the debate right now Yanny vs. Laurel is ‘The Dress of 2018’—but these sound experts think they can end the debate right now

Purebred dogs are helping us cure cancer Purebred dogs are helping us cure cancer

What is a horsepower? What is a horsepower?

Consumer DNA tests can’t tell you much, but they sure can get your relatives arrested Consumer DNA tests can’t tell you much, but they sure can get your relatives arrested

Pregnant people get a lot of grief for the unhealthy habits we all share Pregnant people get a lot of grief for the unhealthy habits we all share

Our bravest ancestors may have hunted giant sloths Our bravest ancestors may have hunted giant sloths

If you grow a brain in a lab, will it have a mind of its own? If you grow a brain in a lab, will it have a mind of its own?

How to safely dispose of your old medications How to safely dispose of your old medications

You’d have to give birth to a 30-pound baby to truly know how a kiwi bird feels You’d have to give birth to a 30-pound baby to truly know how a kiwi bird feels

Homeopathic and natural remedies aren’t the same thing—and only one of them is total nonsense Homeopathic and natural remedies aren’t the same thing—and only one of them is total nonsense

This year’s Lyrid meteor shower coincides with Earth Day, but light pollution is ruining the show This year’s Lyrid meteor shower coincides with Earth Day, but light pollution is ruining the show

Neolithic surgeons might have practiced their skull-drilling techniques on cows Neolithic surgeons might have practiced their skull-drilling techniques on cows

Everything you never wanted to know about artificial sweeteners Everything you never wanted to know about artificial sweeteners

Worried about breaking a hip? There might be something better than calcium. Worried about breaking a hip? There might be something better than calcium.

You cannot escape poop bacteria You cannot escape poop bacteria

Why archaeologists are arguing about sweet potatoes Why archaeologists are arguing about sweet potatoes

The horrifying maternal mortality rate in Texas turned out to be wrong, but that’s not the biggest issue The horrifying maternal mortality rate in Texas turned out to be wrong, but that’s not the biggest issue

Contagious cancer is killing off Tasmanian devils, but there might finally be hope Contagious cancer is killing off Tasmanian devils, but there might finally be hope

This guy ate a pepper so hot doctors thought he might be having an aneurysm This guy ate a pepper so hot doctors thought he might be having an aneurysm

Puffins are donning sexy little sunglasses in the name of science Puffins are donning sexy little sunglasses in the name of science

Not even geckos can stick to Teflon (and other slippery facts) Not even geckos can stick to Teflon (and other slippery facts)

We’re ruining Walden Pond just like we ruin everything beautiful in this world We’re ruining Walden Pond just like we ruin everything beautiful in this world

California needs to stop saying everything causes cancer California needs to stop saying everything causes cancer

Rainbows are (literally) in the eye of the beholder Rainbows are (literally) in the eye of the beholder

The flu season is almost over. So how bad was it? The flu season is almost over. So how bad was it?

The physics behind a baseball bat’s sweet spot The physics behind a baseball bat’s sweet spot

The ultimate guide to hitting a home run The ultimate guide to hitting a home run

Hunting regulations are forcing animals to change in all sorts of ways Hunting regulations are forcing animals to change in all sorts of ways

Otters are too small, whales are too big, and seals are just right Otters are too small, whales are too big, and seals are just right

Five animals you shouldn’t take relationship advice from (and one you should) Five animals you shouldn’t take relationship advice from (and one you should)

IQ is a really stupid concept IQ is a really stupid concept

Scientists have identified a gene that’s killing purebred dogs. Does that even matter? Scientists have identified a gene that’s killing purebred dogs. Does that even matter?

New Zealand just took care of a $3.6 million mouse infestation New Zealand just took care of a $3.6 million mouse infestation

One-fifth of Americans are responsible for half the country’s food-based emissions One-fifth of Americans are responsible for half the country’s food-based emissions

Planes might not be disgusting germ factories after all Planes might not be disgusting germ factories after all

Platypus milk might save us from bacterial infections, and that’s not even the best thing about them Platypus milk might save us from bacterial infections, and that’s not even the best thing about them

These animals have nipples on their butts and that is not the most fascinating thing about them These animals have nipples on their butts and that is not the most fascinating thing about them

It’s not your imagination, we really are getting more blizzards It’s not your imagination, we really are getting more blizzards

National data says substance abuse is on the decline. These charts tell a different story. National data says substance abuse is on the decline. These charts tell a different story.

Humans flourished through a supervolcano eruption 74,000 years ago (so you can make it through Tuesday) Humans flourished through a supervolcano eruption 74,000 years ago (so you can make it through Tuesday)

Whatever the latest infectious disease outbreak is, explained. (This time, it’s mumps.) Whatever the latest infectious disease outbreak is, explained. (This time, it’s mumps.)

You can thank the Madden-Julian Oscillation for this wild winter You can thank the Madden-Julian Oscillation for this wild winter

Influenza B is trying to escape our vaccine Influenza B is trying to escape our vaccine

If the Earth is spinning, why can’t I feel it? If the Earth is spinning, why can’t I feel it?

The flu season isn’t over yet, but the FDA is already working on next year’s vaccine The flu season isn’t over yet, but the FDA is already working on next year’s vaccine

Cyclones in the Pacific made it snow in Rome, and soon that weather will hit the U.S. Cyclones in the Pacific made it snow in Rome, and soon that weather will hit the U.S.

On swollen butts, mouth sacs, and other sexual preferences in the animal kingdom On swollen butts, mouth sacs, and other sexual preferences in the animal kingdom

The Grim Reaper does not care about the latest longevity study you saw on Facebook The Grim Reaper does not care about the latest longevity study you saw on Facebook

Everything Americans know about science in seven graphs Everything Americans know about science in seven graphs

Thanks, anti-vaxxers: Measles is on the rise in Europe Thanks, anti-vaxxers: Measles is on the rise in Europe

This year’s flu vaccine is only 36 percent effective—and that’s great news This year’s flu vaccine is only 36 percent effective—and that’s great news

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