Most people know solids, liquids and gases — but what about the four other states of matter?
Scientists discover that orb-weaving spiders listen with their legs, detecting sound vibrations that travel through their silken webs.
Adding nanocrystals extracted from wood avoids the growth of ice crystals, keeping your treat smooth and creamy.
The newfound — and at times quirky — shapes reflect the density of water surrounding submerged ice.
A fat molecule's three long chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms repel water, stash energy and keep living things warm — even in the bitter cold.
Baking soda volcanoes are a fun demonstration, and with a few tweaks they can be an experiment, too
New measurements of a weird but simple atom, one without a nucleus, suggest it may have unexpected properties. Scientists find this troubling.
Pour out liquid water into a solid ice tower. We outline the conditions you’ll need to turn this demonstration into a super-cool experiment.
Snot oozed by a marine tube worm can glow for up to 3 full days. The secret of how this works might lead to long-lasting lights that glow on and on.
