They raid compost bins, outsmart latches and sometimes look gleeful doing it. A new study in Animal Behaviour suggests raccoons may not just be opportunistic—they may be genuinely curious. UBC ...

Abstract: Dyscalculia, a learning disability affecting ability to interpret and analyze numerical data, presents important challenges in mathematics education. This research discovers the integration ...

It is a privilege to be invited to create a Sunday-size crossword puzzle for the March 2026 issue of C&EN, in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the American Chemical Society. Because the ...

In nearly five decades of directing puzzle competitions, New York Times crossword editor and NPR puzzle master Will Shortz has encountered a cheater only once, at a Sudoku championship in Philadelphia ...

Research shows that combining physical and mental exercise is the best way to keep your brain sharp as you age. And getting in extra steps or even taking up pickleball is a fairly clear-cut way to get ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Web address, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your ...

For prizewinning puzzle creators, the devilish ideas are in the details. By Siobhan Roberts Friction is a force that opposes the motion of one object relative to another — and it’s always an important ...

Why it matters: JavaScript was officially unveiled in 1995 and now powers the overwhelming majority of the modern web, as well as countless server and desktop projects. The language is one of the core ...

Netflix Puzzled will offer puzzle games themed after franchises like Stranger Things and Bridgerton. Netflix Puzzled will offer puzzle games themed after franchises like Stranger Things and Bridgerton ...