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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From their caramel centers to chocolatey coatings, several widely used candy-making processes go into the production of a single ...

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local kids are learning the magic of science while having some festive fun on Saturday. Roughly 30 kids filled the Lackawanna County Children’s Library on ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Author: Richard Hartel, University of Wisconsin-Madison It’s Halloween. You’ve just ...

Clad in a white lab coat, scientist Katie Teh squirts syrupy red liquid into quarter size molds on a large metal tray. Her previous effort led to a product that was too soft. So she altered the ...

(THE CONVERSATION) 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 ...

Love it or hate it, candy corn is a Halloween staple. Some people can't resist candy corn's super-sweet taste, while others think it's too artificial and sugary. There's little in-between when it ...