Putting batteries in a refrigerator or freezer to prolong their life and keep them fresh is a widely shared myth that’s been debunked by scientists and battery makers alike. The truth is, keeping ...

Misconceptions about the nature and practice of science abound and are sometimes even held by otherwise respectable practicing scientists themselves. I have dispelled some of them (misconceptions, not ...

Most of us walked out of school carrying a handful of science “facts” that we’ve never once questioned. Not because we’re careless, but because they were stated with total confidence by people who ...

As some of you know, I started a science news and commentary website, and I'm thinking that I'd like to have a semi-regular column about common misconceptions in science. I'd like to take them and ...

It seems obvious that teachers need to understand the content they’re trying to convey to students. But a study finds that what’s especially critical to improved science learning is that teachers also ...