In a playtime experiment, scientists found that apes, our closest living relatives, have the capacity for make-believe, too.

In a series of tea party-like experiments, Johns Hopkins University researchers demonstrate for the first time that apes can ...

A temperate tunneling species of dung beetle seems capable of adapting to climate change, but their tropical cousins may be ...

Smitten with Science programming features Candy Chromatography workshops on Feb. 8, 15 and 22, teaching kids STEM concepts ...

Notre Dame professor Katie Bibedorf, better known as Kate the Chemist, joins TODAY to share entertaining science experiments you can do at home with the kids including a snowstorm in a jar and a snow ...

The plant world is full of fantastic flowers and leaves bursting with color, but it’s rare to see tree trunks create a fluorescent forest. This week, we’re showing off the multi-hued magic of rainbow ...

I work in a research lab and enjoy giving my kids toys that make them think a bit. STEM-based toys like cookbooks, building kits, and circuit sets foster learning and fun at home. These are the six ...

Looking for a gift to keep kids busy over winter break? Get them a National Geographic science kit. A ton are on sale at Amazon right now, and most are 30 percent off. I think the Super Gross ...

Two papers challenged the existence of theorized particles called sterile neutrinos that might account for mysteries like the cosmos’s dark matter. By Kenneth Chang Just how many types of neutrinos ...

Halloween is creeping up, which means it’s time to grab your most epic costume and party tricks that will leave everyone screaming (with delight!). Whether you’re a kid hunting for hands-on thrills, ...

Get ready to dive into the "TOP 15 Science Experiments!" video and unleash your inner scientist. This collection features awe-inspiring and educational experiments that transform complex scientific ...