We've known for decades that we don't have lizard brains or mammalian brains, so why do people still think we do?

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 ...

Uncover the truth behind 25 health myths that need to be debunked once and for all. Stop believing misinformation and make ...

There is now better protection for brain health across the globe, so why do we understand less about dementia than ever?

Some facts sound so believable that we never stop to question them. From things you learned as a kid to everyday assumptions, science myths have a way of sticking around – even when they're completely ...

Remember when everyone said eggs would kill you and juice cleanses would save you? Turns out pretty much everything we thought we knew about nutrition was totally wrong. Here’s the real deal about ...

Unrealistic, outdated ideas that idealize science can set the public up to distrust scientists and the research process. A philosopher of science describes 3 aspects of how science really gets done.

Nearly a third of all U.S. households – 42.2 million – has a cat. Yet despite their prevalence, pet felines are the focus of persistent myths. As a team of Brazillian scientists noted in a paper ...

Lay’s unveils a global brand refresh, nutrition science challenges ultra-processed food myths amid new California school meal rules and FDA’s path to a uniform UPF definition and the agency signals ...