Science isn’t always serious. Sometimes researchers ask questions that seem silly at first, like why toast lands butter-side down or how ducks stay dry. But these quirky experiments often lead to ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Science is advancing our understanding of the human body (photo taken at the Wellcome Centre, London) —Image by © Tim Sandle From mini-brains to spider-inspired ...

DIY experiment that transforms simple wax into a terrifyingly realistic bleeding skull candle using red and white materials that create a chilling visual effect once lit, making it appear as if the ...

Come try out creepy science experiments and chemical concoctions. Kids can engineer aluminum boat floats with candy, make magnetic spiders, engineer a haunted house, create Halloween slime, use ...