In a new experiment, raccoons continued opening fresh doors and latches on a puzzle box even after they had claimed the food reward inside. That persistence is a bit perplexing. Researchers think the ...

A 2006 conference for physicists in the U.S. Virgin Islands that included a trip to Jeffrey Epstein's private island shows how he used his wealth to build relationships with prominent scientists.

Before smartphones, tablets, and digital labs, science class for Baby Boomers meant getting hands-on with experiments that could be messy, creative, and unforgettable. From erupting volcanoes to ...

Celebrate Pi Day and read all about how this number pops up across math and science on our special Pi Day page. Grab something circular, like a cup, measure the distance around the circle, and divide ...

For many students, math carries a reputation that makes palms sweat before a single number appears on the board. Pi Day flips that script on ... Read more The post On Pi Day, teachers turn numbers ...