Remember those days in science class when teachers stood at the front of the room, chalk in hand, explaining how the world works? Some of those lessons stuck with us for years. Others, as it turns out ...

Putting batteries in a refrigerator or freezer to prolong their life and keep them fresh is a widely shared myth that’s been debunked by scientists and battery makers alike. The truth is, keeping ...

The 15th edition of The Best Australian Science Writing, edited by Zoe Kean and Tegan Taylor, contains 39 essays and stories that “tell tales of the universe that scientists have worked hard to reveal ...

An egg might look delicate, but its shell is a marvel of natural engineering. For centuries, people believed that its strongest orientation was standing upright on its end. The idea seems to make ...

Arthritis is one of the most common chronic health conditions, affecting over 53 million adults in the U.S. alone. And it’s not one single disease. According to the Arthritis Foundation, this broad ...

I love a cup (or four cups) of coffee in the morning. I enjoy the taste, I enjoy the ritual of grinding beans, and, yes, I enjoy the kick I get from the caffeine. It’s just a nice way to start the day ...