Turns out Halloween's most controversial candy is a masterclass in sugar science and sensory confusion. Candy corn may taste like pure sugar and nostalgia, but there's real science behind why people ...

When it comes to making holiday candy, K-State Research and Extension food scientist Karen Blakeslee says it’s a cooking process that usually turns into a science experiment. “Really, any kind of ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – “Smitten with Science” at the Great Lakes Science Center blends candy, chemistry and creativity into a hands-on Valentine’s season experience designed to show kids that science can ...

It’s Halloween. You’ve just finished trick-or-treating and it’s time to assess the haul. You likely have a favorite, whether it’s chocolate bars, peanut butter cups, those gummy clusters with Nerds on ...

Candy corn may taste like pure sugar and nostalgia, but there's real science behind why people have such extreme opinions about it. Its one-note sweetness and chewy texture divide us by overloading ...