Eggs aren't just convenient candy holders — they're also a great starting point for some easy, thought-provoking experiments. Enlist older kids to bring out their inner scientist this Easter with the following five experiments, and the amazing egg will take on a whole new meaning! Read more

With our love of NASA, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and science museums, it's safe to say that life as a scientist is a definite dream. Which is why it's always exciting to see the traditionally male-dominated world of Hollywood include strong roles for women in the sciences. Check out our picks for favorite female characters in film with enough knowledge in chemistry, astrophysics, or paleobotany to be Read more

The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago is holding its second Month at the Museum contest, which has one winner living in the museum for 30 days. From Oct. 19-Nov. 17, 2011, the winner will live, sleep, and breathe the museum, exploring its hidden world and sharing it with the public. Based on the blog and video from last year's winner Kate McGroarty, her 30 days made for incredible Read more

Over the weekend, Emily Hasler, an English Heritage employee at Charles Darwin's home, Down House, spent time cleaning artifacts from the naturalist's study. From carefully dusting books with a paintbrush to shining surfaces, the house is getting ready for its peak visitor season. The house, which contains the study where Darwin wrote On the Origin of Species, is chock full of scientific Read more

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Sally Ride, the first American woman to travel to space, turns 60 today! In her postastronaut career, she's continued to dedicate herself to science, investigating both the Space Shuttle Challenger and Columbia accidents, writing five science books for children, and founding Sally Ride Science, an organization helping women pursue tech- and science-related careers. To celebrate her birthday — Read more

In between writing your vows and choosing the perfect video game-themed cake, get inspired for an engagement photo shoot that tells the story of you and your sweetie's love in a way all your own. Embrace the quirky side of your personalities and incorporate your mutual obsession with science fiction, comic books, and a certain bespectacled wizard when planning your photo session. Check out the Read more

Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron stopped by the Spanish show El Hormiguero during their trip to the country yesterday. The Snow White and the Huntsman costars were up for a variety of fun tasks including a science experiment that required them to wear eye protection and gloves. Their time in Spain wasn't all goofy though, since Kristen and Charlize dressed up for a more serious appearance in Read more

Charlize Theron stepped out of her Madrid hotel yesterday holding her son, Jackson, in her arms. The pair are touring Europe together while she promotes Snow White and the Huntsman. Charlize and costar Kristen Stewart have made stops in Paris, London, Berlin, and now Spain. Their leading man Chris Hemsworth stayed in the UK following Monday's big premiere to spend time with his wife, Elsa Pataky, Read more

Specializing in all things geek — including science experiments gone awry, dystopias, and alien attacks — Tim Burton's morose imagination and kooky humor keeps his fans coming back for more. Opening today is his latest venture, Dark Shadows. The flick is a reboot of the '60s-era TV show, starring Tim's muse Johnny Depp as a vampire who ends up in the disco era with his dysfunctional Read more