Light has always been the stage on which quantum mechanics performs its strangest tricks, and the double-slit experiment is ...

Professors Svetlana Mojsov and Carlos Kenig, among other eminent figures, were selected to win the 48th session of the prize.

In honor of the African-American activist, the city and suburbs of Chicago are offering exciting Martin Luther King Jr. Day events. Cold weather does not mean staying in all weekend. Families across ...

In the automotive world, not every model stands the test of time. Some cars become notorious among mechanics for their frequent issues and questionable design choices. Here’s a look at eight models ...

Woodworking projects can generate a lot of sawdust, which is not only difficult to clean up, but according to OSHA, it’s potentially harmful to your respiratory health. A dedicated dust collection ...

When it gets chilly on a winter evening, space heaters take the edge off. They’re also great for warming up damp basement or turning a drafty office a cozy haven. Some even double as fans during the ...

Dmitri Shostakovich was a Russian musician who spent most of his career working under the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. It was a tough gig: for much of his life Shostakovich was forced to write only ...

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