Kindergarteners at South Science and Technology Magnet School got a hands-on lesson in science today, with a little bit of “magic” mixed in.

Everyone knows scientists are in the business of “discovering” things. But what exactly do they do? When I was growing up in ...

Maria Goeppert Mayer is remembered as one of the most important physicists of the twentieth century. She was born in Germany ...

In the late 1800s, more than a hundred years before smartphones and weather apps, a physicist discovered you could step outside on a summer night, listen carefully, and estimate the temperature with ...

A Tortie Maine Coon kitten named Miso is doing exactly that, thanks to a rare eye color combination that makes her look completely mesmerizing. With one bright blue eye and one warm brown eye, plus ...

David Eagleman is a neuroscientist at Stanford University and the author of eight books, most recently “Livewired.” ...

Champaign Central physics teacher Darren Plattner will retire at the end of the year after 33 years at the school.

Discover the origins and psychology of luck superstitions, from ancient rituals to modern habits shaping human behavior ...

While drug-induced mystical experiences can have benefits, research suggests they may not be enough to create lasting change.

At Bryn Mawr College, undergraduate students, in partnership with faculty, learn to ask bold questions; to forge a work ethic grounded not only in persistence but also integrity and humanity; and to ...

We all have a concept of reality. We know what is “fact” and what isn’t. However, the truth of the matter is that the ...

Creatine is lauded for its properties to combat fatigue and brain-fog and has long been proven to help with muscle recovery ...