Are elements usually named based on their smell, or on their appearance?  Does our protective layer of ozone have an odor?  Find out the answers to these and more in this episode of "Words of Science".

Why do we speak of a bile duct and a gall bladder when bile and gall are essentially the same thing?  Find out in this episode of "Words of Science".

What was Benzene originally named?  Who originally discovered Benzene?  Answers to these and more in this episode of "Words of Science".

What do we call a substance that is neither acid nor alkali?  Are there different kinds of bases?  Where does the term 'base' come from anyway?  Answers to these questions and more on this episode of "Words of Science"

Who invented the first barometer?  What is the literal meaning of the word barometer?  Can you suck water up a straw to the second floor?  Third floor?  Maybe the fourth floor and higher?  Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of "Words of Science".

What's the difference between a missile and a projectile?  Find out the answer to that question and more in this episode of "Words of Science".

Are there organisms out there that actually eat bacteria?  Find out in this episode of "Words of Science".

North - East - South - West... Who do the electrons love the best?  Find out in this episode of "Words of Science".

A misnomer is a name that is incorrectly or unsuitably applied.  A "starfish" is a misnomer because although it resembles a star it is not a fish.  Find out how "atom" is a misnomer in this episode of "Words of Science".

Where does our atmosphere stop?  Does it extend forever? Find out in this episode of "Words of Science"