Everyday Science

A tingly science project from Science Buddies

Mediocre main dishes taste even worse when they follow delectable appetizers—an example of the so-called "hedonic effect." Erika Beras reports

Montana–based Sunburst Sensors will help scientists monitor rise in ocean acidity more widely and precisely

Marine life seems to create a reflective sunshade above the Southern Ocean

A structural science project by Science Buddies

Bizarre fatalities and the limitations of the data revolution emerge from a review of CDC records

A surprise: identifying with a group brings a sense of personal control

We spend so much time on standardized testing and measuring learning ability that we don’t track how much we’re developing the key competencies that enable us to imagine what could be

Scientists remind policy makers that CO2 pollution must end--and soon

The oldest giant panda living in captivity is set to challenge the world record for the animals' longevity, with her age said to put her on par with a human centenarian

California coast visitors are now 91 percent less likely to be bitten by a great white than they were in 1950, in part because beach populations of humans have risen dramatically

The rock of the Campi Flegrei Caldera, west of Naples, Italy, has an intricate network of mineral fibers—just like the famed Roman concrete. Christopher Intagliata reports.