Keeping up with fashion trends can sometimes be uncomfortable and expensive. But trying a new style or two is typically not life-threatening — except in the case of these dangerous trends, that maimed (and sometimes killed) anyone brave enough to sport them. » 6/24/14 1:58pm 6/24/14 1:58pm

Alcohol is primarily known as a liquid, but it can also be whipped, solidified, and practically vaporized. But now it's available in powdered form — a product called "Palcohol" that was just approved by the U.S. government. » 4/21/14 3:58pm 4/21/14 3:58pm

What makes a chocolate-covered pretzel such an insanely tasty concoction? The English language is curiously lacking in a word for something that's both sugary and salty, but fortunately science has some answers. » 10/01/13 10:12pm 10/01/13 10:12pm

Donna J. Nelson is a professor of organic chemistry at the University of Oklahoma with a CV that's over 31-pages long. One of the most recent entries? Science advisor to AMC's hit show about a chemistry teacher gone nutso, Breaking Bad. » 8/22/13 10:00am 8/22/13 10:00am

If we can bedazzle body parts and attach precious stones to our nails, isn't it time we look for a way to appropriately deck our hair with reprehensible displays of wealth? Science to the rescue! You can now turn your hair brown, with real gold. » 1/06/13 12:45pm 1/06/13 12:45pm

It's that time of year when we spoil our children garbage-rotten with toys, toys, and more toys. It's the reason for the season! In fact, right before I signed off from my last shift before Christmas, I gchatted my boss "Merry Christmas! Now I gotta go buy some educational toys my nieces will hate!" However, when… » 12/27/12 1:50pm 12/27/12 1:50pm