Posts by Adam Fischer

Why do we get goosebumps?

Why do we sleep?

Your brain knows how to throw a party. And when to kick everyone out. In this installment of Why is That?, biology professor Fred Davis…

Why does hair turn gray?

In this installment of Why is That? chemistry professor Ed Witten explains how the process that turns hair gray is similar to a zombie apocalypse.…

Why do we say the word “OK”?

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Why is there so much air in a bag of chips?

This week’s installment of Why is That? is all that and a bag of chips. Professor Thomas Gilbert tackles the question that has plagued snack…

Why do we sing the national anthem at sporting events?

The NBA Finals tipped off Thursday night, pitting the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Golden State Warriors for the third consecutive season. In this week’s installment…

Video: From the courtroom to the ballroom

In the courtroom, law students Alex Jones and Katie Fiallo would be opponents, but in ballroom, they’re the perfect team. Jones, a soon-to-be defense attorney,…

Why do songs get stuck in our heads?

Ever find yourself with a song you just can’t stop singing? In the latest installment of Why is That?, Tracy Robinson-Wood, professor in the Department…

Why do doctors wear white lab coats?