In 1905, an 11-year-old boy named Frank Epperson was living in San Francisco. Like many kids, Frank loved a cold, sweet drink, and one chilly evening, he decided to mix some sugary soda powder with water...

Mother’s Day is a worldwide holiday where families traditionally come together and celebrate the person who has take care of them. Whether it be your mother, aunt, or grandma it is always important to...

Do you like the summer rain? The warm, dewy feeling in the morning. The smell of the upcoming fun in the warm sun? Well the smell of rain is known as petrichor, a term coined in 1964. It is created when...

There are dozens of distinct flavor categories of soda, ranging from traditional cola and root beer to specialized fruit, herbal, and savory flavors. Popular soft drink brands include Coca-Cola, Pepsi,...

Dinosaurs may have gone extinct millions of years ago, but they are still one of the most interesting topics in science today. From their massive size to their strange features, dinosaurs continue to surprise...

There is a lot of history surrounding holidays, such as Christmas being associated with the birth of Jesus Christ among people of the religious belief of Christianity, or thanksgiving going as far back...

Ever wonder why we get a whole week off school? It’s because spring breaks in schools are designed to provide a mid-semester respite, allowing students and teachers to rest and recharge during the long...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! St. Patrick's Day, celebrated March 17th, commemorates the patron saint of Ireland who brought Christianity to the country in the fifth century. Originally a quiet religious...

Look alive, Sunshine. This week, daylight saving time has reset the clock back an hour in the United States, meaning everybody will be losing an hour of sleep and move on autopilot for the next week. Although...

In 1996, researchers at the University of Adelaide made an extraordinary discovery. Koalas have fingerprints nearly identical to humans. Even under an electron microscope, experts struggle to tell them...

The phrase a full moon makes people crazy is not entirely accurate, however, it brings up the idea of how weather can affect people and their moods. This topic has gained widespread attention from researchers...

Scientists at the University of Warwick have made an important discovery that could help protect people from air pollution. They found a better way to predict how tiny particles move through the air we...