A new theory of "dark photons" attempted to explain a centuries-old experiment in a new way this year, in an effort to change ...

This compilation features five liquid nitrogen experiments that show what extreme cold really does to everyday materials.

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From silent, unexplained sounds resonating across the globe to the strange energy density of empty space, these 13 bizarre mysteries continue to baffle researchers in 2026, proving that the more we ...

A joint effort between two of the world’s largest neutrino experiments has brought scientists closer to understanding how the universe survived its violent beginnings. The findings could reveal why ...

Two papers challenged the existence of theorized particles called sterile neutrinos that might account for mysteries like the cosmos’s dark matter.

Kids won’t need beakers and microscopes for these biology experiments—they just need themselves! Each of these five experiments lets children discover how a human body system works. And by doing these ...

We often talk about science as if it were a purely logical enterprise. Yet, the way we ask questions—and even the kind of questions we think matter—is shaped by something far older than the scientific ...

Few women in Chinese history have been as scorned – or as misunderstood – as Bao Si. For nearly three millennia, the queen has been remembered not as a person, but as a symbol: the beautiful femme ...

Such celebrations of an extraordinary life were certainly well-earned. But as I read about Goodall’s work, it struck me she wasn’t just an incredible conservationist. She was also an incredible ...

The life of an astronaut comes with a lot of poking and prodding. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Artemis 2 astronauts will be ...

The two colors to mix immediately. Experiment # 3: A sucking candle. Explanation: Just like with water, hot air is less dense than cold. But this experiment is a little different. Unlike liquids, ...