Have you ever imagined the solution to a logic problem instead of calculating it? Such “thought experiments” are carried out using one’s imagination rather than doing actual research. Typically ...

Science doesn’t have to be complicated to spark curiosity. With simple household items, you can turn your kitchen or living room into a mini-lab for your kids. These easy, hands-on experiments keep ...

There seems to be widespread misunderstanding of science experiments and what they can tell us. Everyone should be aware of the uncertainty in experiments and the lack of generalizability to every ...

Science kits are a great way to get kids curious about our world and beyond. After all, these kits have the power to captivate, teach STEM skills, and entertain all at once. If your child is already ...

National and EPA-supported programs are encouraging middle and high school students to explore radon through science fair projects, from modeling lung damage to building mitigation systems. Advanced ...

Editor’s note: This is part of a series called “The Day Tomorrow Began,” which explores the history of breakthroughs at UChicago. Learn more here. A field experiment is a research method that uses ...