It was an era fascinated with science and the mysteries it promised to solve. The Space Race was in full swing, as the United States and the Soviet Union fought for galactic bragging rights.

During the 1950s, the science fiction genre experienced a profound cultural expansion, transitioning from a niche literary interest into a dominant form of popular entertainment. The rapid advancement ...

Did you know we made scientific advances in the last half century? It amazed me, too. Step back into a carefree world of spaceships, human-neanderthal orgies, and polio as I pick up a ...

Decades-old sky survey photographs from the 1950s have long puzzled researchers and UFO enthusiasts alike, featuring mysterious flashes of light that defy conventional explanation. Recent analysis ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Professor Karen Rader provided an overview of the purpose of science education. This lesson plan about Cold War-era science education films opens ...

The new year began with cause for celebration for nerds and geeks, including me. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the original Star Trek and the introduction of yet another instalment of the ...

Speed limits might make you feel safe, or incredibly frustrated, or both. But either way there's a bigger issue at hand: they're based on outdated data and science from the mid-20th century. In the US ...

We are at a critical time and supporting science journalism is more important than ever. Science News and our parent organization, the Society for Science, need your help to strengthen scientific ...

January 2026 is not just the beginning of a new year; it’s a month of celebration for nerds and geeks, including me. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the original Star Trek and the introduction ...