Getting enough sleep is a struggle for many, and even more of us struggle to get quality sleep despite sleeping long hours each night. If you've been having trouble sleeping well, then this ...

A small experiment using sleights of hand and illusions offers insights into how birds and people perceive the world. By Veronique Greenwood The coin is in the illusionist’s left hand, now it’s in the ...

STEM educator Jason Lindsey, known as Mr. Science, is on TODAY with fun science experiments families can try at home. He does science tricks with ping pong balls, bubbles and soap.Aug. 31, 2021 ...

What if I told you that one of the simplest tricks to improve your memory is to test yourself? It might sound silly but testing yourself can be a great way to learn faster and retain more information.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Trick-or-treaters got to experience cool science tricks and Halloween treats at the Rochester Museum and Science Center on Sunday. Kids explored museum exhibits while stopping at ...

We all want to be happier. But happiness can often feel like a destination we're always trying to reach, a fleeting moment we can't quite grasp. The good news is, happiness isn't just a matter of luck ...

Waking up in the middle of the night or struggling to drift off can be frustrating, but counting sheep isn’t the answer. Research from Oxford University shows it's too dull to calm a racing mind.

MINNEAPOLIS -- As we move through spring and summer, your chances of getting bit by mosquitoes go way up, especially as research shows that mosquito season is actually significantly longer than it was ...

In many parts of the country, the lead-up to winter is a busy time for squirrels, furiously collecting and hiding acorns and nuts for the cold months ahead. But how can squirrels recall where it has ...

American Optical Co. (Southbridge, Mass.) last week announced a new trick to detect fakers who claim eye injuries, expected the trick to be of interest to insurance companies and industrial ...

While Soviet scientists cheered their Lunik back toward earth, U.S. space and missile men also put in a busy week. In a three-point hat trick after weeks of disappointing failures, the U.S. orbited an ...