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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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Beyond the movie theater butter, this 100% whole grain is a high-fiber powerhouse that can transform your digestion and ...

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 ...