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

In the heart of Independence, Missouri, where history meets modern-day treasure hunting, sits a retail wonderland that has ...

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 ...

The trading-card hobby has evolved from nostalgia to a serious asset class. Analysts valued the market at about $15 billion ...

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.

Stores like Paper & Pencil — packed with stickers, fountain pens and planners — have seen sales surge, but it's not because ...

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 ...

Items like foil, sealed containers, Styrofoam, plastics, dry sponges, peppers, and cardboard can spark fires, release ...

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 ...

Middleborough, Massachusetts, residents will have an opportunity to dispose of styrofoam responsibly this Saturday, January 10th!