Everyday Einstein's Quick and Dirty Tips for Making Sense of Science

From Chile to Hawai'i to Yellowstone to Oregon, volcanoes have made "erupting" in the headlines over the past week. Each one of these powerful eruptions has its own unique story. How do volcanoes form? Are eruptions always dangerous? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1ejLWwU

Imagine a massive rock the size of a house is hurtling towards Earth – what do you do? Duck and cover? Head to an underground shelter? Call Bruce Willis? Everyday Einstein explains how to survive an asteroid attack.

Creating a reusable ceramic mug requires more energy than the making of a disposable paper cup. So does bringing my own reusable mug really help the environment if I have to replace it every few months? Everyday Einstein answers a reader question about environmental responsibility. Read the transcript here: http://bit.ly/1bmlktU.

We all know that getting a full night's rest is good for our health and our appearance, but what about napping? Should we leave napping for toddlers? Is there a preferred way to nap? Everyday Einstein catches some zzzzz's and gives you 8 strategies to optimize your naps. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1EvjRMV

Lasers are used everywhere from the dentist's office to science fiction films. But how do they work? Why are laser pointers so different from a regular flashlight? Everyday Einstein beams up. Read the transcript here: http://bit.ly/1HJ5rYi

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is on the rise among both adults and children. We know that too much time in front of the computer can be to blame, but newer studies suggest time spent out in the sun may be an even more important factor. So what causes are really to blame? Can we prevent or eventually correct myopia? Find out. Read the transcript here: http://bit.ly/1EsKcfs

Will our Sun explode? Does every star end in a supernova? How are black holes formed? Everyday Einstein explores. Read the transcript here: http://bit.ly/1GR41dU

Why can some people more easily take life's challenges in stride while others feel stressed out? Do our genes predispose us to being anxious? Or do our environments and life experiences dictate how mellow we are? Everyday Einsten explores new research linking genetics to our stress levels. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1MHWXnm

Everyday Einstein discusses the accomplishments of English chemist Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin. Her research in X-ray lasers led to revolutionary treatments for bacterial infections, Alzheimer's, and diabetes. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1aYgy5t

Scientists and engineers find inspiration everywhere, and now they are looking to mollusks for ways to build stronger airplanes as well as lighter, stronger race cars. How can spineless, soft-bodied snails hold the key to strengthening our aircraft? Everyday Einstein explains. Read the transcript here: http://bit.ly/1AxKPwA

A new study reveals that we are dumping plastic into the ocean at an alarming rate. Everyday Einstein explains why all of this plastic isn't being recycled and explores a few things we can do as individuals to reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in the ocean. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1A4cXqJ

Why do some meteorologists get the forecast right and some are totally off base? How do forecasters predict the weather? Which forecasts can you trust? Everyday Einstein explores the science behind weather forecasting.

Does adding salt to a pot of water make pasta cook faster? How can you tell you if an egg is hard-boiled or raw? What's the trick to keeping guacamole fresh? Everyday Einstein explores the science behind 3 common cooking shortcuts. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1z7DdVw

Are there real biological differences between early birds and night owls? Does the early bird always get the worm? Are there real biological differences between early risers and night owls? Everyday Einstein explains. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1HeXbDg

We rely on satellites when driving to a new place, watching news from all over the world, and even predicting the weather. Everyday Einstein, Dr. Sabrina Steirwalt, describes where satellites are in orbit around the Earth and what happens to them when they stop working. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1CffxPS