In this quick science demo, I show how tiny water beads transform when you add salt. First I compare dry beads to ones that ...

Notre Dame professor Katie Bibedorf, better known as Kate the Chemist, joins TODAY to share entertaining science experiments ...

Scientists have found a way to see ultrafast molecular interactions inside liquids using an extreme laser technique once ...

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Winter means a lot of indoor time, and I've learned that science experiments are a lifesaver on those long, cold days. The best part? You don't need anything fancy. Baking soda, vinegar, food ...

A graduate student, foreground, is greeted by a person playing the role of a store employee, background, in a simulated shoplifting experiment in Takamatsu, Oct. 22, 2025. (Mainichi/Masahiko Sasaki) ...

Top longevity scientist Eric Topol, author of the new book Super Agers, tells National Geographic which biohacks for a longer life are backed by science—and which you can skip. Skip the supplements ...

Keep the kids busy over Thanksgiving with these easy STEM Challenges. Science activities and challenges are a great way for kids to learn without realising. I've made these challenges simple, ...

Scientists have developed a new molecule that breaks down beta-amyloid plaques by binding to excess copper in the brain. The treatment restored memory and reduced inflammation in rats, while also ...

When you push or pull with a simple machine, you are applying a force and doing work. And, if you get more force out of a machine than you put into it, then that machine has a mechanical advantage.

Losing weight is often seen as a complicated process, filled with endless diet rules, strict exercise plans, and conflicting advice. But at its core, weight loss is a science-backed journey of ...

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