Thanks to NASA's space program, we enjoy innovations like memory foam mattresses, originally developed to cushion astronauts during liftoff. Almost a century ago, Alexander Fleming’s accidentally contaminated petri dish led to the discovery and development of penicillin, a powerful antibiotic. Building upon the theme of unexpected outcomes, a new finding explores how unforeseen elements contribute to scientific discovery. The big question is do we benefit from unexpected research?

Question Your World - Has research brought us any unexpected benefits?

Happy Valentine’s Day, science fans! We tend to look at the whole world through the lens of science, even Valentine’s Day! What could be more romantic than expressing devout commitment to someone as a Valentine’s Day promise? Hanging out, dating, going steady, or whatever you want to call it, most humans tend to enjoy the exclusive company of someone when fluttery emotions get involved. Monogamy is a big part of our romantic relationships. So, let’s dig in and ask a big Valentine’s Day science question: Is monogamy genetic?

Question Your World - Is Monogamy Genetic?

Science involves a lot of work. It’s not just sitting around studying stuff, but sometimes science does involve studying how much people are sitting around. Recently some researchers published their work on how the nation is spending more time than ever sitting. How often do we sit?

Question Your World - How often do we sit?

Diabetes is in the top 10 causes of death globally. One of the key objectives of the science industry is to raise the quality of life for our human family, including diabetic individuals. We’ve seen a lot of work on glucose management over the years, but a brand new invention is now making headlines. How can an artificial pancreas help fight diabetes?

Question Your World - Has research brought us any unexpected benefits?

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