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What makes us dislike certain foods? And why is everyone so concerned about what you're eating, anyway? Jane Kauer, an anthropologist who has studied the topic, helps answer our questions.

The discovery of the Higgs boson will likely be hailed as the most important scientific discovery of 2012. But many ideas that change the world don't tend to spring from flashy moments of discovery. Our view of nature — and our technology — often evolve from a sequence of more subtle advances.

A sulfur compound in garlic can linger in the body for up to two days, stinking up your breath, sweat and pee. Milk, parsley or citrus might help break it down more quickly or mask the stench.

Omaha, NE – This evening's Omaha Science Cafe focuses on facts about radiation.David Crouse, a professor in the Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and…

To close out Black History Month, Short Wave is highlighting just a few of the many incredible black scientists we've featured so far on the show.

On Tuesday, scientists held an event organized by House Democrats in which they stood in front of posters outlining their work — and the federal cuts that now threaten it.

The first annual Nebraska Science Festival takes place April 12th through the 14th all over the city.Kacie Gerard, Special Events Assistant for UNMC, says…

In her new book, writer — and mother of six — Gabrielle Blair makes the case that the abortion debate should focus much more on men's roles in unintended pregnancy.

With the app Vine users create short video stories, making Internet celebrities out of everyday users. With such a large audience, companies like Virgin Mobile and MTV are paying users to produce ads.

British police arrest six people in northern England under the country's anti-terrorism act. But they sat the six are not directly linked to the London bombings so far. British authorities are continuing to search properties outside London.