While most of us only think about our shoes in terms of how they complete our outfits, there's a lot more impact that your choice of footwear can have on your life.

Could the universe be conscious? Sounds a little crazy, but there are some prominent scientists and mathematicians that are taking the idea very seriously, and it could solve some ongoing mysteries about the universe… If it’s true, of course.

After studying the intricate designs of a pound note, Denys Fisher came up with the idea for the legendary pattern-drawing toy, Spirograph.

Alchemy is an ancient branch of natural philosophy, a philosophical and protoscientific tradition that was historically practiced in China, India, the Muslim world, and Europe.

Do humans have souls, or are we just particles? Physicist Sabine Hossenfelder explains.

Sabine Hossenfelder discusses the physics of… dead grandmothers?

Plants have got you surrounded. They’re in your toothpaste, your bedsheets, and your regular Taco Bell order. In Part 1 we’ll find out what botanists study and how knowledge of plants can help you navigate everyday life. Along the way, we’ll uncover plant...

Theodore Harold Maiman was an American engineer and physicist who is widely credited with the invention of the laser. Maiman's laser led to the subsequent development of many other types of lasers. The laser was successfully fired on May 16, 1960.

Who loves Diamonds? We do! Colored Diamonds? Even better! These special gems are downright gorgeous and we can't wait to walk you through the different colors diamonds come in and just how these gems get their colors! With lots of science, beautiful speci...

Some people love the feeling of cracking their knuckles, while others cringe at the sound. But what causes that trademark pop? And is it dangerous?

Particle astrophysicist David Saltzberg was the go-to science guy for The Big Bang Theory. He planned the craziness that appeared on the white boards, he added scientific props to the set, and he added science-y lines to the show's script. Ever wonder wha...

Are Space and Time real or just a manifestation of the human experience?

The universe is all of space and time and their contents, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy.

Oreos are one of the most well-known cookies in the world, with around 40 billion produced each year. But consumers might not know what some of the ingredients like soy lecithin and alkali-processed cocoa really do.

Trees share water and nutrients through the networks, and also use them to communicate. They send distress signals about drought and disease, for example, or insect attacks, and other trees alter their behavior when they receive these messages.