Debunked ideas don’t stop being dangerous once they’re debunked. They return when conditions make them useful again — especially when people are under pressure and looking for simple explanations.

Have you ever wondered why the ocean tastes salty? The answer lies in a natural process that has been happening for millions of years. Rivers and streams slowly wear down rocks on land, carrying tiny ...

Along with falling leaves, autumn can sometimes trigger an impulse to suffocate every available space with kitschy emblems of the season. Sure, you can easily make your home look—and even smell—like ...

On a bright sunny day, the sky above us lights up in the blue and bright color. But why is it so? Have you ever thought about this? Scientists also were perplexed by the same question previously, and ...

An innovative method for trapping lithium ions has led to a promising technology for extracting precious lithium isotopes—a crucial ingredient for fueling nuclear fusion experiments. Reading time: ...

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GARY | Some 24 Lake County students won top honors at the 59th Calumet Regional Science Fair on Saturday at Indiana University Northwest. They and their science projects will advance this weekend to ...

Of all the many bites to find at the 121st Kentucky State Fair, the pineapple whip may be among the simplest. It was born that way. As the Frazier Museum showcases in the “Tasty Kentucky” part of its ...

Iowa State University's 2025 State Fair exhibit, themed “Your Iowa. Your State. Your University,” showcases the university’s innovative research, community impact, student involvement, and Cyclone ...

For families everywhere, Sunday is the day of rest and relaxation before beginning a new week. Whether your Sunday dinner is your way of capping off the weekend with a tasty meal or you have a larger ...

The 2025 California State Fair is in full swing, which means cotton candy, Ferris wheel rides and plenty of entertainment for all ages. The fair runs through Sunday, July 27, at Cal Expo, 1600 ...

Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. | A few dozen scientists protested the cancelling of their research grants by the US government at a ‘science fair’ staged yesterday in Washington D.C. The event, ...