It's summer and we all know what a sunburn looks and feels like. This week Kasey-Dee Gardner answers the blistering question as to why we sunburn.
More Videos Online
More Videos Online
Why? Tell Me Why!: Sunburn
It's summer and we all know what a sunburn looks and feels like. This week Kasey-Dee Gardner answers the blistering question as to why we sunburn.
Added: Jul 23, 2008
Views: 16775 Views
Runtime: 02:04
Related Videos
-
FirefliesThis week Kasey-Dee Gardner shines some light on why fireflies brighten up the summer sky.Why? Tell Me Why! (01:48)
-
Night-Shining CloudsDo you ever wonder why you can sometimes see clouds at night? Kasey-Dee Gardner talks to a cloud investigator to find out how and why this happens.
Why? Tell Me Why! (02:14)
-
Spawning DeathIn nature there are some species, both plant and animal, that die after spawning offspring. This week Kasey-Dee Gardner finds out why this phenomenon happens.
Why? Tell Me Why! (02:52)
-
Brown FruitDon't you hate when your banana turns brown before you get to eat it? This week Kasey-Dee finds out what causes it.
Why? Tell Me Why! (01:47)
-
Runny NosesWith winter here, it seems like our noses are runny faucets. This week Kasey-Dee Gardner finds out why this disgusting phenomenon happens.
Why? Tell Me Why! (01:08)
-
Voter DemographicsBarack Obama's win for the presidency may be attributed to the record number of young voters who came out to the polls. This week Kasey-Dee Gardner finds out why certain demographics tend to vote certain ways.
Why? Tell Me Why! (02:22)
-
Earth SpinsWe all know the Earth spins round and round, but did you know it?s slowing down? This week we have the answer.
Why? Tell Me Why! (02:04)
-
Dino Bone ExcavationMontana is rich in dinosaur fossils but paleontologists are picky about what sites they chose to excavate. This week Kasey-Dee Gardner and James Williams find out why.
Why? Tell Me Why! (01:46)
-
Shark DeclineShark populations are declining worldwide. Kasey-Dee Gardner dives in for the answer.
Why? Tell Me Why! (01:51)
-
AccentsKasey-Dee Gardner finds out why people in different geographic locations in the United States have different accents, eh.
Why? Tell Me Why! (02:08)
-
Eskimo KissHave you ever wondered if there's any truth to the "Eskimo Kiss?" This week Kasey-Dee Gardner speaks to an Yup-ik elder to find out the answer.
Why? Tell Me Why! (01:37)
-
Salty WaterEver get a mouthful of water while swimming at the beach and wonder why the ocean is so salty? This week Kasey-Dee finds out.
Why? Tell Me Why! (01:39)
You Might Also Like
-
Hurricane Simulator Slams...A one-of-a-kind wind and rain machine is giving scientists a better idea of how to help homes in hurricane prone areas. Kasey-Dee Gardner reports.
Earth (02:26)
-
3 Questions: Mars TectonicsWho's got the biggest volcanoes - Mars or Earth? Find out that answer and more as James Williams poses 3 questions to a scientist who knows.
Space (02:30)
-
Swimming With SharksDiscovery News' Kasey-Dee dives in for the chance to swim with sharks and explains how you can too.
Animals (02:50)
-
Dead Spot on Hisense Arena...Tennis balls are supposed to bounce. So what happened to this ball during a match at the Australian Open? Jorge Ribas explains.
Earth (01:31)
-
Homeland Security Seeks Levee...The Dept. of Homeland Security is searching for the most effective way to quickly patch breached levees. Discovery News' James Williams reviews some of the options.
Tech (01:50)
-
Could Zombieland REALLY...Could a single virus destroy humankind as seen in films like Zombieland or shows like The Colony? Why or why not? And if they could, what would such a virus look like? James Williams gets the answers from a virus expert.
News (02:29)
-
Acid Rain Eating Washington,...Acid rain damage can be seen on many of the monuments in our nation's capital. Discovery News' James Williams takes a tour.
Earth (02:29)
-
Urban Farms Grow UpDiscovery's Matt Danzico investigates vertical farming, an agricultural concept aimed at growing food and raising animals in skyscrapers in city centers.
Earth (03:23)
-
Bikes Smarten Up in USThe first bike-sharing program in the United States will soon be opening in the United States in hopes of relieving congestion and pollution in metropolitan areas.
Earth (02:02)
-
Glacier ComparisionsDiscovery News' Lori Wark takes an in-depth look at glaciers around the world and the way climate change has affected them.
Earth (02:56)
-
Tracking Methods Monitor Blue...Maryland Blue Crab populations are dwindling and researchers are trying to find ways to replenish the stock. Kasey-Dee Gardner learns about technology being use to do just that.
Tech (04:30)
-
Making the Grade at Avalanche...For backcountry trekkers in Alaska, avalanches come with the territory. The Alaska Avalanche School teaches them how to spot, avoid and provide rescue after one. Jorge Ribas goes to class.
Earth (04:21)
Advertisement
Shop Discovery News
-
our sites
-
video
-
shop
-
stay connected
-
corporate
comments ( )