PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A tiny kernel of popcorn has a lot of science packed into it. It is a staple snack for movies, and tons of kernels have been popped and enjoyed, but how does one, hard kernel ...

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LINCOLN — Plant breeders traditionally have focused on factors such as disease resistance, drought tolerance and ways to boost crop yields and the producer’s bottom line — all matters of practical ...

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.

An archaeologist explains the food's likely appeal for people in the Americas millennia ago. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. You ...

Editor's note: It's National Popcorn Day! We're celebrating by bringing back this tale, first published in 2014, about the history of the beloved snack. Popcorn is a truly ancient snack.

On a bitter October morning in 1982, Chuck Zangger stood in his field near North Loup, staring at the brittle, ruined stalks of corn. The early frost had stolen the popcorn grower’s harvest — 600 ...

Pop, pop, pop, pop goes the popcorn on Wednesday as the worldwide Google Doodle will feature the widely loved treat. The interactive doodle will go live in the U.S. on Wednesday at noon ET and will ...

The science pros at The King of Random test if a clothes dryer can pop a bag of popcorn. Medicare users could soon lose perks ...