This time I'll make a simple airplane, it's perfect for kids to enjoy at the park, there's nothing better than the feeling of ...

To prevent explosions, never heat sealed containers. Instead, cover food loosely with wax or parchment paper, a ceramic plate ...

Paper towels are a jack of all trades, but they're not as foolproof as they seem. This type can be a huge fire hazard if used ...

Scientists have long believed that foam behaves like glass, with bubbles locked into place. New simulations reveal that bubbles never truly settle and instead keep moving through many possible ...

Today’s round of questions, my smart-aleck replies and the real answers: Question: The marquee at the Ingles Markets grocery store near my home proclaims, “We proudly serve Boar’s Head” products.

Foams were once thought to behave like glass, with bubbles frozen in place at the microscopic level. But new simulations ...

Foams are everywhere: soap suds, shaving cream, whipped toppings and food emulsions like mayonnaise. For decades, scientists ...

An earlier ban on Styrofoam containers in Del Mar exempted coolers. Polystyrene bans can significantly reduce the harm that the Styrofoam can cause to the environment and wildlife when it ends up on ...

FITCHBURG — A reception was held last week for a new exhibit at the Fitchburg Art Museum that features colorful artwork created by preschoolers. Hosmer Head Start students proudly showed off their ...

Toilet paper is one of the most essential items in any home, but few people find much use for the cardboard rolls the paper is wrapped around. Often, they're tossed in the trash can or, at best, the ...

On November 26, a fire started on scaffolding at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po in Hong Kong and spread rapidly across multiple high-rise blocks wrapped in bamboo and other flammable ...

From its accidental discovery in a German apothecary shop in 1839 to becoming one of the world's most versatile and widely produced plastics, polystyrene has shaped modern manufacturing, packaging, ...