As the weather grows cold this winter, you may be one of the many Americans pulling their winter jackets out of the closet.

Your brain is lying to you right now. Not maliciously, and not because something’s wrong with it. It’s doing exactly what evolution designed it to do, making split-second decisions about the world ...

Join MinuteFood as we uncover the fascinating science behind wine aromas! From floral notes like roses and peppery scents to ...

Whether diving off docks, cannonballing into lakes or leaping off the high board, there’s nothing quite like the joy of jumping into water. Olympic divers turned this natural act into a sophisticated ...

Scientists and health-conscious consumers are increasingly focused on the gut as more than a place where food gets digested. It can be a key player in everything from immunity to mental health.

Ever wondered why winter mornings are so foggy? Science explains how cold air, moisture, and calm winds combine to turn water ...

Leading up to the November election, Science Friday is covering top science issues on the ballot. For voters, those top issues include abortion. Since the Dobbs ruling overturned Roe v. Wade in June ...

The “Mission: Impossible” franchise is known for its big stunts, and the newest film is no exception. Producer Kathleen Davis talks to the film’s stunt coordinator, Wade Eastwood, about the science ...

Dec. 22, 2025 — Store-bought holiday foods are a lot like cigarettes. The makers of all those festive goodies — peanut butter cups shaped like Christmas trees, crackers that look like snowmen, and ...

User interface design expert Billy Hollis is annoyed when he spots even tiny application tweaks that could improve the intuitive experience for users. He finds them everywhere, even in our favorite ...