We tried a simple at-home science experiment using food coloring, oil, and water to see if it really creates fireworks in a glass. After mixing colors and slowly pouring everything together, the ...

Dr. Mark Lindsay was 5 years old when he first learned that tree trunks were brown. "Up until that point, I believed leaves and trunks were all green. Just lighter and darker shades," Mark said. Mark ...

Kodakman George Eastman had some guests—Thomas Alva Edison, Henry Fairfield Osborn, Michael I. Pupin, General John J. Pershing, Owen D. Young and many another bigwig—at his home in Rochester, N. Y., ...

This experiment demonstrates how plants transport water and nutrients through their stems. You'll witness the fascinating process of capillary action as white flowers transform into colorful blooms, ...

New research shows that chimps use metacognition, or thinking about thinking, to weigh evidence and plan accordingly. To test this, scientists created experiments in which they gave chimps sets of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The rainbow may be due for an update. A new, high-tech method for ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Excerpted from The Universe in 100 Colors: Weird and Wondrous Colors ...

These simple, DIY science experiments for kids will help combat "summer slide" — and your kids will be having so much fun, they won't even notice that their brains are getting a workout. The best part ...