POPCORN SCIENCE....As a regular moviegoer and an equally regular consumer of movie popcorn, I'm intrigued by Felix Salmon's summary of recent research done by local UC Irvine professor Richard ...

Science-backed tips for perfectly seasoned, crunchy popcorn every time. The secret to popcorn that's crisp and evenly seasoned isn't more salt, it's smarter salt. Here are my science-backed tips for ...

Microwavable packets and brimming machines at the cinema make popping corn seem like a simple undertaking, but there are number of factors that turn rock hard kernels into crunchy puffs of buttery ...

A 2015 study has revealed the secret reasons why popcorn flips when it pops. Believe it or not, the science behind popcorn's popping may be akin to an Olympic event: Researchers have found that ...

Editor’s note: As the Oscars approach, we’re celebrating America’s favorite movie snack by bringing back this story, first published in 2014. Popcorn is truly ancient. Archaeologists have uncovered ...

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With a combination of a high-speed camera, microwave popcorn and an oven, researchers have detailed the mechanisms behind the tiny explosions that turn hard, compact popcorn kernels into a favorite ...

Believe it or not, the science behind popcorn's popping may be akin to an Olympic event: Researchers have found that popcorn kernels accomplish their acrobatic feats like somersaulting gymnasts who ...

There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science ...

When Curious City listener Kaycee Mendoza heard about a looming popcorn shortage earlier this summer, she was worried. Kaycee is a popcorn fanatic — and she’s particularly fond of the cheese and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Nothing like homemade popcorn done right! Pixabay Popcorn is by far ...