We asked 100 scientists about unsolved problems in their fields. They sent back provocations — on the origins of life, the ...

The Surinam toad is one of the strangest frogs on Earth. Flat-bodied, tiny-eyed and adapted to the murky waters of the Amazon ...

You may know Thanksgiving is a day full of gratitude, turkeys and loved ones—but how many Thanksgiving facts do you really know? How much do you really know about Thanksgiving? Sure, you may have ...

Results of the 14th annual Cool Science Image Contest were announced on Wednesday with winners selected from a pool of entries that include University of Wisconsin faculty, professors and students.

Fright at the Field will run September 26 through November 1, 2026. The Field Museum will be open late until 9pm on October 6 ...

We asked YOU to create a radio advert to help promote Amazing Aluminium and to remind people to recycle their aluminium ...

As our economy, society and daily life become increasingly dependent on data, new college graduates entering the workforce need to have the skills to analyze data effectively and from multiple angles.

Prime Video is jam-packed with cool science-fiction movies to delve into — you just have to find them first. The streamer is full of satisfactory B-movie titles, as well, so you’ll need some patience ...

From high school group projects to college orientation icebreakers to the corporate Zoom meeting room, there’s simply no way to escape the dread of the mandatory "fun fact." The moment the prompt hits ...

Remember your mom, dad and teachers telling you to read because it's good for you? Well, a compilation of the latest research shows they were right. "Reading is one of the simplest and most accessible ...

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson speaks with SciFri Host Flora Lichtman at an NYC Climate Week event produced by Grist on September 23, 2026. Credit: Jesse Egner Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is one of the most ...