One soda can, a few simple supplies, and five experiments that make science feel real. Pressure, heat, sound, and motion - ...

Corima, in Chinatown, boldly experiments with the familiar cuisine, but doesn’t lose sight of simple pleasures.

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A new study shows that lowering certain amino acids in diet helped mice burn more calories and fat without cold exposure.

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Taking inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci’s studies of friction, the ‘sneaker squeak’ question cuts to a deep problem in physics.

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The experiment sits halfway between absurdist entertainment and an intriguing case study in thermal engineering. The concept ...