Popping popcorn the old fashion way in a red iron pot. It’s not always easy to show home economics is a true science. This diverse field includes clothing and textiles, foods and nutrition, ...

We’ve all scarfed it down at the movies and made necklaces with it as children. But while we were getting liquid butter all over our hands and faces, roboticists at Cornell University’s Collective ...

Looking for a simple and exciting science activity you can try at home or in the classroom? The “Dancing Popcorn” experiment is a perfect blend of fun and learning. Using just a few household items, ...

Pop. . . Pop. . . Pop-Pop-Poppity-Pop-Pop! Whether it’s on the stovetop, in the microwave oven or next to a campfire, the sound of popcorn popping is probably enough to make your mouth water. But have ...

To most people, the scent of hot buttered popcorn brings to mind excursions to the local movie theater for big-screen viewings or recalls quiet winter respites before a crackling fire. To those who ...

ASHEVILLE - A reader asks about the farm-to-kettle process of popcorn making. Got a question for Answer Man or Answer Woman? Email Interim Executive Editor Karen Chávez at [email protected] and ...

It’s a new year with new resolutions. How about some strategies to help us actually keep them? Forget willpower. We’ve ...

Eating regular meals in novel ways can actually break the boredom and make the whole experience a lot more fun and enjoyable, according to a new study. Researchers from Ohio State University found ...