Trial and error is part of any science experiment, but for a group of Ohio middle schoolers, the process is taking them far beyond the classroom. Seventh graders at Lakeview Junior High in ...

The simple experiment setup. Image via Wiki Commons. In 1927, physicist Thomas Parnell poured hot pitch into a funnel at the ...

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...

Scientists have demonstrated that atoms can exhibit wave-like behavior, challenging long-held assumptions that experiments of this nature were impossible and opening new doors in quantum physics. The ...

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...

Failure is part and parcel of research, but discussing it sometimes seems to be taboo in science. It doesn’t need to be.

In a world where science, technology, and creativity intersect, the art of science experiment films is gaining momentum. Capturing the magic of scientific exploration and discovery requires more than ...

In the era of precision cosmology, research often means big science: large observatories, highly complex instruments, ...

Have you ever imagined the solution to a logic problem instead of calculating it? Such “thought experiments” are carried out using one’s imagination rather than doing actual research. Typically ...

Time travel has long been a subject of fascination in science fiction, but recent scientific endeavors suggest that it might not be as far-fetched as once thought. Researchers in laboratories around ...

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) today stands at a crossroads. While the agency continues to receive bipartisan support and steady funding increases, the NIH has long faced structural ...

Finding an activity that adequately keeps kids entertained can be challenging, but the best science kits for kids help stave off boredom, all while being relatively easy to use and educational. The ...