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

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

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 ...

Evidence suggests that at recommended levels, fluoridation is cost-effective and promotes public health. But, like any healthcare intervention, it must be scrutinized and adjusted as new data emerge.

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

ORLANDO,Fla. – Across Florida’s wetlands, in Native American folklore, and probably your yard, the white ibis has earned the nickname “hurricane bird.” A ...

Red does not make bulls angry. Science shows they react to movement, not colour, debunking myths and revealing how instinct, ...

Ancient Egyptians and Etruscans pioneered orthodontics, using delicate gold wires and catgut to straighten teeth. It’s a tale ...

Saying the phrase “menstrual blood” or or the word “period” can feel almost dirty. That’s because in the western world, people with periods are taught not to discuss this exceedingly normal biological ...