You asked for science book recommendations for the kids in your life. Two bookworm experts respond—and share their own favorites.

Metaphors can help us understand complicated scientific concepts. But they can also have a downside.

In “The Insect Epiphany,” an entomologist explores the history of insects in art, food, engineering, and more.

A pair of musicians wrote a concept album inspired by moths—and found that humans have more in common with the... more

In the play “Franklinland,” Benjamin Franklin’s son takes centerstage in an exploration of his father’s life as a scientist, statesperson,... more

The Center for Genomic Gastronomy is making foods that capture environmental crises. Plus, what scientists found when they took a... more

The larger Pacific striped octopus is unusually social. But it wasn’t recognized by scientists until 2015, despite one man’s efforts.

Archaeologists keep finding older and older cave art. Here’s what it could tell us about how humans evolved over time.

A new podcast series examines sonified space data to explore pivotal moments throughout the history of astronomy.

A new book looks at the history of psychological warfare, its connections to science fiction, and how it’s been adapted... more