Space has captured human imagination for centuries. Yet along with our fascination, countless misconceptions have spread like wildfire. Some of these myths sound plausible enough that even ...

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 ...

An egg might look delicate, but its shell is a marvel of natural engineering. For centuries, people believed that its strongest orientation was standing upright on its end. The idea seems to make ...

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

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