Talk about a bizarre feature of the human body: If you happened to swallow a razor blade, your stomach acid would dissolve it. Acids are ranked on a scale from zero to 14—the lower the pH level, the ...

We look back on 2024's most interesting science stories with Smithsonian's Joe Spring, from Bird Flu to the hunt for life on the moons of Jupiter. Then, film critic Ty Burr reviews his favorite movies ...

When winter returns to the Sierra Nevada Mountains, it’s not just nature that brings the snow – there’s some interesting science at play, too! As the Tahoe region gears up for ski season, resorts are ...

NASA s CODEX experiment aboard the International Space Station is revealing the Sun like never before. Using advanced filters and a specialized coronagraph, CODEX has captured images showing that the ...

Scientists recreated a formula involving ants and milk that is used in Bulgarian villages to yield yogurt with an herbaceous flavor. A jar of experimental yogurt made from a traditional Bulgarian ...

Fermented foods are enjoyed around the world for their potent, often salty, spicy and umami flavours. This makes them particularly attractive to astronauts, who report that their palates can get ...

While no actual pets are allowed inside the venue, the California Science Center still found a way to let the dogs in with the return of a popular exhibition that takes a deep look at our furry ...

If you’re planning a trip to Tennessee, you won’t want to miss out on the state’s most interesting museums. From music history to science, Tennessee has a wide variety of interesting museums to ...