Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Should you ever find yourself playing a trivia game on the topic of moths and butterflies, here are a few facts that might ...

Scientists have observed "coronae" on treetops for the first time, confirming the phenomenon occurs in the wild.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The electrical energy generated by thunderstorms can make our hair stand up, and even create ...

Do you dry your hair before going out to avoid catching a cold? That’s even if you know viruses are the real cause? Here’s what’s going on.

If you have a science loving kid or want to help your child learn about various science-based subjects, use these science ...

More extreme weather and shifting growing seasons are putting pressure on school meal programs, which serve nearly half a billion children worldwide. Jennifer Burney, a professor of Earth system ...

Philly is not just home to birds fans, but also, you know… actual birds, like the Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay and Red-tailed Hawk. American snapping turtles and bullfrogs live in our waterways.

Get your feet muddy at a hands on marine science center on Tybee Island where visitors catch hermit crabs, explore coastal habitats, and learn by doing ...

This Instagram account shares intriguing trivia nuggets to prove that as long as we learn something new, no time is wasted.

Scientists and medical experts are countering climate denialism, vaccine scepticism and wellness pseudoscience on social ...

Scientists in Germany have shed light on how nanoscale imaging techniques like tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS) can be distorted by metal surfaces by creating a powerful method to simulate ...