Today’s batch of burning questions, my smart-aleck answers and the real deal: Question: You know how when a pot of water starts to boil it "sings" and makes a noise which gets louder as the water ...

Water bubbles on a stove because heat spreads unevenly, creating spots for steam. Microwaves heat water uniformly, often ...

In this month's Weather Experiment Wednesday, we are looking at how pressure can change the boiling point of water. We took two identical beakers with the same temperature water inside. One beaker we ...

A boiling water burn, or scald, can cause immediate pain. Treatment includes stopping contact with the water as soon as possible, running the affected area under cold water, and covering the burn.