Today (May 7), marks the 150th anniversary of one of Alfred Nobel's patents for dynamite, which was first patented in 1867. The explosive forever reshaped the world, revolutionizing warfare and ...

It’s that time of the year when you’re making your list, checking it twice, for gifts that spark a love of science for the kids in your life. Ira talks with Mahnaz Dar, young readers’ editor at Kirkus ...

Earth is our home planet, and it's the only place in the universe where we know for certain that life exists. Earth formed over 4.5 billion years ago from a swirling cloud of gas and dust squished ...

Here's some interesting facts for you: How often does the average person blink? What letter of the alphabet doesn't appear in any U.S. state name? What country has more pyramids than any other place ...