Science isn’t always serious. Sometimes researchers ask questions that seem silly at first, like why toast lands butter-side down or how ducks stay dry. But these quirky experiments often lead to ...

As different initiatives, priorities, and efforts to change teaching and learning in schools come and go, one challenge remains constant: Time is a finite resource. In elementary schools, especially, ...

Research by philosopher of science and Honorary Research Associate at Bangor University, Byron Hyde, looked at the role of transparency in fostering public trust in science. Hyde argues that, to find ...

The past few years have raised some hard questions about the science of well-being. How culturally biased is our conception of happiness? How much do social forces (or genetics) shape happiness, ...

Results from a massive research project investigating whether previously reported scientific results can be replicated raises questions about their reliability. A major, new examination of the ...

A new study finds that when people engage in participatory science activities that involve awe-inspiring natural phenomena, such as an eclipse, they more closely identify with science and feel a ...

Nature Communications is interested in publishing high-quality research that represents important advances for researchers in human behaviour and social sciences. Studies of differences between groups ...

(Simon Marcus Taplin/The Image Bank/Getty Images) Thank you for reading this article: By supporting science journalism, ...

Studies that can't be verified and may be untrue are much more likely to be cited in the media because they tend to be more interesting, researchers report. They looked at studies in top psychology, ...

Finding a program that meets your individual needs isn't always easy, but general studies degrees can help by offering a great deal of customization. In these programs, you can choose courses and ...