We tried a simple at-home science experiment using food coloring, oil, and water to see if it really creates fireworks in a ...

Dr. Mark Lindsay was 5 years old when he first learned that tree trunks were brown. "Up until that point, I believed leaves and trunks were all green. Just lighter and darker shades," Mark said. Mark ...

Kodakman George Eastman had some guests—Thomas Alva Edison, Henry Fairfield Osborn, Michael I. Pupin, General John J. Pershing, Owen D. Young and many another bigwig—at his home in Rochester, N. Y., ...

This experiment demonstrates how plants transport water and nutrients through their stems. You'll witness the fascinating process of capillary action as white flowers transform into colorful blooms, ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Excerpted from The Universe in 100 Colors: Weird and Wondrous Colors ...

Nov. 8, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...