Putting batteries in a refrigerator or freezer to prolong their life and keep them fresh is a widely shared myth that’s been debunked by scientists and battery makers alike. The truth is, keeping ...

Space has captured human imagination for centuries. Yet along with our fascination, countless misconceptions have spread like ...

Plenty of people – about 1 in 3, according to some studies — feel bad for a day or two after they get a flu shot. The most common symptoms include headaches, muscle aches, fatigue and fever, all of ...

Myths, Machines, and Ancient Dreams of Technology, explored ancient myths and folklore about creating automation, artificial ...

The College of Science at the University of Arizona is hosting a free lecture series from February to March for the general public. Lecturers involved in various science topics will help spread ...

Intermittent fasting (IF) is currently one of the most popular health and fitness trends. But, as with anything popular, it has its nay-sayers. So, we looked at the science that backs up what these ...

An egg might look delicate, but its shell is a marvel of natural engineering. For centuries, people believed that its strongest orientation was standing upright on its end. The idea seems to make ...

Lightning sits at the boundary between routine weather and sudden hazard. It appears briefly, illuminates a landscape, and ...

Unrealistic, outdated ideas that idealize science can set the public up to distrust scientists and the research process. A philosopher of science describes 3 aspects of how science really gets done.