There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science ...

Editor's note: It's National Popcorn Day! We're celebrating by bringing back this tale, first published in 2014, about the history of the beloved snack. Popcorn is a truly ancient snack.

With a combination of a high-speed camera, microwave popcorn and an oven, researchers have detailed the mechanisms behind the tiny explosions that turn hard, compact popcorn kernels into a favorite ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I brought Purell, took all four rings off of my right hand, and removed my Whoop sleep tracker from my ...

Our country’s many scientific accomplishments notwithstanding (who got to the moon first, again?), when it comes to the general populace of the United States, scientific literacy is lacking. Only ...