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 ...

Misconceptions about the nature and practice of science abound and are sometimes even held by otherwise respectable practicing scientists themselves. I have dispelled some of them (misconceptions, not ...

Quantum mechanics, the theory which rules the microworld of atoms and particles, certainly has the X factor. Unlike many other areas of physics, it is bizarre and counter-intuitive, which makes it ...

Think about our planet for a second. Earth has an elliptical — oval-shaped --orbit. That means we're closer to the sun for one part of the year and farther away another part of the year. Does that ...

A few misconceptions that irk me a great deal: a: Public has NO idea of sqrt relationship between accuracy and sample size in statistics, and thus has overly inflated expectations of the quality of ...

April 8’s total solar eclipse will be a cosmic event like no other, but there are many misconceptions about this natural phenomenon. Misunderstand this eclipse, and you risk missing or marring a ...