As the weather grows cold this winter, you may be one of the many Americans pulling their winter jackets out of the closet.

Your brain is lying to you right now. Not maliciously, and not because something’s wrong with it. It’s doing exactly what evolution designed it to do, making split-second decisions about the world ...

Whether diving off docks, cannonballing into lakes or leaping off the high board, there’s nothing quite like the joy of jumping into water. Olympic divers turned this natural act into a sophisticated ...

Ever wondered why winter mornings are so foggy? Science explains how cold air, moisture, and calm winds combine to turn water ...

Leading up to the November election, Science Friday is covering top science issues on the ballot. For voters, those top issues include abortion. Since the Dobbs ruling overturned Roe v. Wade in June ...

Scientists and health-conscious consumers are increasingly focused on the gut as more than a place where food gets digested. It can be a key player in everything from immunity to mental health.

Dec. 22, 2025 — Store-bought holiday foods are a lot like cigarettes. The makers of all those festive goodies — peanut butter cups shaped like Christmas trees, crackers that look like snowmen, and ...

In the new documentary tracing the life of three-time Olympian Edwin Moses, a couple questions hover over the sprawling piece. Is he one of the greatest track figures ever who happens to be a nerd? Or ...

User interface design expert Billy Hollis is annoyed when he spots even tiny application tweaks that could improve the intuitive experience for users. He finds them everywhere, even in our favorite ...