We all get bored at some point. One survey found that the average American adult experiences 131 days of boredom per year.

Few plant families are as iconic as the resilient, spiky cactus, thriving in the driest deserts and as well as decorating our ...

Autumn is a season that is rich with history, science and tradition, offering fascinating insights beyond its picturesque ...

In one of the most amusing citizen science projects we've ever come across, Australia's leading research agency the CSIRO is asking people across the nation to track their flatulence over three days ...

So, in a way, we not only have a body clock but also a body thermostat. It’s just another one of those fun science facts that confirms something you’ve long suspected!

Despite their size, whale sharks pose no threat to humans, as they feed by filtering plankton and small fish from the water. Despite their size, whale sharks swim at a leisurely pace of around 3 ...

Halloween, celebrated on Oct. 31, marks a cross-quarter day between equinox and solstice, coinciding with daylight savings ending on Nov. 3.

There was no clear evidence of marijuana legalization directly reducing opioid use or abuse. However, some research indicates ...

That gives you energy to start your day." Since then, Sean has been teaching people about fun science facts and answering questions on social media. A few of Sean's favorite topics include physics ...

We all learn better when the subject is fun and interesting. A local guy has found a way to make Science both of those.       Andy Pelicano, a Greenville native since birth, has created a ...

USA TODAY spoke with apple breeders, growers and researchers to find the secrets of one of America's most popular fruits.