Talk about a bizarre feature of the human body: If you happened to swallow a razor blade, your stomach acid would dissolve it ...

There is rarely time to write about every cool science paper that comes our way; many worthy candidates sadly fall through the cracks over the course of the year. But as 2024 comes to a close, we’ve ...

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.

Look almost anywhere in your home and you’ll likely find something made of silicone. Unfortunately, manufacturing silicone-based materials comes with a high environmental cost that is largely due to ...

It’s a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across each month. In the past, we’ve featured year-end roundups of cool science ...

Imagine drawing on something as delicate as a living cell -- without damaging it. Researchers have made this groundbreaking discovery using an unexpected combination of tools: frozen ethanol, electron ...

When winter returns to the Sierra Nevada Mountains, it’s not just nature that brings the snow – there’s some interesting science at play, too! As the Tahoe region gears up for ski season, resorts are ...

Are you or someone you know conducting projects or considering future projects that blend art and science and involve youth? If so, now is your chance to participate in this year's Cool Science ...

Kentucky Science Center Summer Camps in Louisville for ages 4-14. Hands-on, interactive, and engaging – great themes to make ...

The Cool Science Team is excited to announce the 14th annual Cool Science Artwork Competition. Please share this invitation with parents, teachers, mentors, community members, and students who are ...