Former elementary school teacher Matt Shurtleff — known to many students as “Matt the Mad Scientist” — demonstrated how sound waves move using water and lasers.

In a paper published today in Nature Synthesis, a team from the lab of University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) and Chemistry Department Prof. Paul Alivisatos ...

A parent-teacher organization is hoping to inspire the next generation of innovators by offering an interactive, hands-on experience that lets students become scientists for a night. The first-ever ...

A new UBC study in Animal Behaviour suggests raccoons may not just be opportunistic—they may be genuinely curious.

The science pros at TKOR reveal simple two-ingredient science experiments anyone can try at home, combining fun, chemistry, and educational DIY fun.

Looking for family-friendly spring fun in Raleigh? Discover exciting events and adventures tailored for every age group.

It's a difficult truth to swallow, but research shows that, every year, we consume between 39,000 and 52,000 microplastic particles with our food. It’s enough to give you a kind of cognitive ...

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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.

Have you ever dreamed of sliding down the side of a snow-covered hill, only to realize that skiing and snowboarding are actually really hard? Meet tubing – it's the wintertime thrill that doesn't ...

Think skiing and snowboarding are too hard? Snow tubing offers all the winter thrill without the steep learning curve. The Weather Network's Lauren O'Neil checks out this accessible activity that's ...