A lot of people write about what they see, but scientists have a uniquely effective way to observe the world and develop ...

Static electricity may seem simple. Students often learn that rubbing a balloon against their hair will cause negatively ...

Create Mixture A by combining 1/2 cup of water with one (1) crushed 500mg Vitamin C tablet. Microwave the mixture for 30sec to help the Vitamin C tablet dissolve. Once cooled, add 2 Tbsp of Iodine ...

An international collaboration, including Northwestern University, has reached a critical milestone in the search for dark matter, the mysterious substance that makes up about 85% of all matter in the ...

Scientists observe a visible time crystal for the first time, revealing a phase of matter that repeats patterns through time.

Science experiments are fun—but doing 100 in 24 hours is a serious challenge.

The couple poured some heavy cream and a little salt into zip-top bags and placed them in their running backpacks before hitting the trail. The result: Butter.

Last November, the UK government announced a bold plan to phase out animal testing in some areas of research. Animal tests for skin irritation are scheduled for elimination this year, and some studies ...

Cleaner wrasse have revealed a remarkable new side of fish intelligence. Marked with fake parasites, they used mirrors to inspect and remove the spots—far faster than seen in earlier tests. Even more ...

In this quick science experiment, I fill a bowl with clear water beads and show how they seem to disappear when I pour in water. I explain how matching the index of refraction makes the beads nearly ...

I always joke that if I could make a custom Yankee Candle, it'd be sautéed onion-scented. It may sound odd, but in my opinion, there are few smells more enticing than that of onions (and garlic while ...