Researchers offered a bonobo named Kanzi imaginary juice and grapes, presenting the tests as a kind of make-believe tea party. Kanzi could play along, they found.

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

Scientists completed several successful attempts to fire 28 kilojoules of laser energy at small capsules filled with deuterium and tritium fuel, causing the capsules to implode and produce a plasma ...

CHICAGO, IL – We’ve all been there—a tasty snack slips from your plate and lands on the floor. It’s frustrating, especially in the middle of a good meal. And in that moment of hesitation, many people ...

This year, students from participating schools showcased 80 innovative science projects, drawing appreciation from parents, teachers and visitors alike. A special highlight of the exhibition was ...

Framingham State and students honored Christa McAuliffe and the Challenger crew on Wednesday with a moment of silence, tributes and planetarium events marking 40 years.

MOSCOW, January 27. /TASS/. The first launch of the Soyuz-5 carrier vehicle is expected in late March 2026, according to the presentation of Dmitry Baranov, the Deputy CEO of the Russian state space ...

In 1927, Albert Einstein and Neils Bohr debated the nature of what’s known as complementarity—the idea that a photon’s dual wave-like and particle natures can’t be measured at the same time. Now, two ...

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 ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, H.S. science class, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Thankfully, we can still turn to our bookshelves — and podcasts — to ground us. We tapped science doyenne Alie ...