It's a regrettable reality that there is never time to cover all the interesting scientific stories each month. In the past, we've featured year-end roundups of cool science stories we missed. This ...

In August 2019, Cool Science received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to scale up the project. This site archives what our research team did during the 7-year pilot project in ...

December 12, 2024 • Summit Land Conservancy's Conservation Leadership Interns Lauren Page and Alana McClements talk about the science of saving land. Then, imagine what it would be like to surf ...

A new “study” called “Where NOT to go for a good time” has called out 50 of the most boring attractions in the U.S., and one of Oregon’s most beloved museums is, incomprehensibly, on the list. That’s ...

Transform your boredom into excitement with these cool experiments you can easily do at home! Explore the magic of science as ...

From colorful reactions to gravity-defying tricks, these experiments are fun, educational, and perfect for sparking curiosity. Step into the world of science with easy-to-follow steps that will ...

The cuddly, colorful parrots have become a symbol of Valentine’s Day. Here’s what to know about the famously affectionate ...

Can you make water turn to ice with a single splash or a bang? Dr Yan demonstrates just how super cool science can be. Take three to six (sealed) plastic bottles of mineral water. Place them all ...

In 1999, 600 students packed the Boyd Auditorium to hear UT professor Tim Rowe presented a bold hypothesis: dinosaurs never ...

Bring your grown-ups to the museum for exciting tales of mermaids, pirates, ships, and the sea! Listen to staff favorites or ...

We find science in everyday life Since my son is already ... causing an exploding snowman! For another fun activity, we use salt as snow melt and pretend to go "ice fishing" in a cereal bowl ...

ROCHESTER, Minn.-The physics and engineering club at Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) took the time Saturday to show the community how much fun science can be.