Sometimes, research can lead us down crazy paths. We may discover things we didn’t know existed or learn more about something we thought we’d figured out — and what we thought we knew can be turned ...

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 ...

ops rely on glitter to crack crimes? The sky is raining viruses? Your airbag may not be as safe as you think? It’s amazing ...

The winner of a 2015 Ig Nobel Prize in Physics will visit RIT on April 28 for a research talk and a workshop focusing on science communication. David Hu, associate professor of mechanical engineering ...