Science

Surprising new research is revealing that placebos are more effective than we think.

We asked Abby Langer, a registered dietitian, to help answer one of our most pressing questions.

In this excerpt from his book All Things Being Equal, John Mighton shares why he started JUMP Math, and why...

How many do you still believe?

After long lives and hard battles with illness, my parents lie beside each other in a medical lab. If the...

Many Canadians don't know their blood type, but that knowledge can actually tip you off about your risk for certain...

Does it sometimes seem like every single inch of Earth has been discovered? Far from it. But scientists are working...

Climate change is wreaking havoc on animals the world over, but there's still some good news.

We asked Robert Lamontagne, astrophysicist and the coordinator of the Centre for Research in Astrophysics of Québec, whether we really...

It's an exciting time for Alzheimer's disease research, with new studies, treatments and answers on the horizon. Here’s what scientists...

Researchers call this the saddest film of all time. Chances are, you've never seen it.

A look at some of the billionaire businessman and philanthropist's contributions, from technology to education to global health.

We asked Jessie Ma, energy-efficiency and storage researcher, to help answer one of our most pressing questions.

In space, astronauts may have more problems than Houston wants to hear about. As for the amount of these problems,...

The full moon gets blamed for a lot of crazy stuff—not just werewolves! Here are the common myths about the...

It's not just what you say—it's what you sound like when you say it.

No, they're not just trying to look cute on purpose.

Science unlocks the mysteries behind the strange and obscure things that our bodies do every day.

These forms of precipitation put "it's raining cats and dogs" to shame!

These mysterious objects represent all that is unknown—but for the first time, scientists are getting a peek with the first-ever...

Dive right into these mind-blowing trivia facts that will make you "sea" the ocean in a whole new way.

These majestic animals are smarter than you think. For Save the Elephant Day on April 16, learn why they're so...

These big-brained marine mammals are chatty, playful creatures that we humans find it easy to identify with, but scientists are...

When you think of colour-change artists of the animal world, you probably think chameleons, but these other cool beasts can...

There's a reason behind the old adage, "an elephant never forgets." Read on to learn more about these brilliant, beautiful...

Although you may hope for nothing but happy circumstances in your life, everyone experiences hardship or loss from time to...

Solve all the mysteries you stop and ponder for a split second (and then forget to look up later).

It’s amazing that this aircraft is able to take flight.

The natural world is full of bright surprises, like these amphibian, insect, avian—and even mammal—species.