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 ...

Gradually increasing the price of fossil fuels is considered a key element of effective climate policy—and yet it remains the subject of bitter controversy. In a new book, experts from the Potsdam ...

A few misconceptions that irk me a great deal: a: Public has NO idea of sqrt relationship between accuracy and sample size in statistics, and thus has overly inflated expectations of the quality of ...

HOUSTON — Visit Award-winning British science writer, Brian Clegg, at his website.. "Lightning Often Strikes Twice: The 50 Biggest Misconceptions In Science" is available now everywhere books are sold ...

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 ...