Three thought experiments involving “demons” have haunted physics for centuries. What should we make of them today?

The human use of fire, attested by evidence from Africa, goes back around 1.6m years. But, hitherto, the oldest signs of ...

From putting candles in Christmas trees to large-scale light displays, holiday decorating traditions span centuries. Despite ...

Archaeologists have found the earliest evidence yet of fire technology — and it was created by Neanderthals in England more ...

Picture Christmas morning with wrapped presents, a decorated tree, and holiday music playing in the background. These moments ...

Did you know that Coca-Cola was a failed cure for headaches? We like to believe that every great invention starts with a genius plan. But sometimes, success sneaks up when no one’s looking. Some of ...

From military rations to luxury snacks, discover the surprising and fascinating origins of American favorites like the PB&J, s'mores, Pringles, and more.

In 1842, French photographer Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey captured the oldest surviving image of the Acropolis from ...

A coin, newspaper, tickets, poems and letters are among the artefacts packed into a time capsule - to be opened in 50 years - ...

“The Goodyear Blimp has really put itself where the people are,” says Dan Grossman, an author and aviation historian. “Of all ...

Modern TVs have essentially reached their peak in size, resolution, and color. Here's what the future holds for TV technology ...

Scientists excavating the ruins of Pompeii have discovered a construction site left frozen in time by the eruption of Italy's ...