We tried a simple at-home science experiment using food coloring, oil, and water to see if it really creates fireworks in a ...

Every day, we conduct science experiments, posing an “if” with a “then” and seeing what shakes out. Maybe it’s just taking a slightly different route on our commute home or heating that burrito for a ...

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 ...

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, ...

Humans unconsciously combine multiple senses, and some people have actually experienced things like ``I can smell the orange flavor from an orange drink,'' and ``I associate warm colors such as red ...

First, lift your right foot off the ground slightly. If your right foot is already dangling off the ground because you have short legs, this is your chance to shine. Now start rotating your foot ...

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 ...

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 ...

The field of colour science encompasses the rigorous measurement, reproduction, and perception of colour, integrating principles from physics, psychology, and engineering. Central to this discipline ...