There's a trade-off when presidents appoint loyalists. A loyalist may not be as competent as the position demands, but…
Experts expect the wind business to remain brisk in the US and abroad, on land and offshore.
Using nanostructures on a flat piece of glass can make lenses smaller, lighter and much cheaper – while providing better…
Seeing is not just believing. Seeing changes what we believe, about ourselves and about other people.
Companies these days offer insurance on pretty much anything you buy, no matter how inexpensive. How do you know when it's…
The 2020 census will count same-sex couples across the US. A broader count of the LGBT population would be even better.
Trump is rolling out the red carpet for Macron's visit to Washington. But the French president has some tough talks…
Past presidents have made strange requests of the FBI, some of which were documented by J. Edgar Hoover.
Greek tragedies shed light into human nature's darker corners. They can also illuminate the character of former FBI…
The 2017 hurricane season showed that Caribbean nations urgently need more resilient power grids. But the effects of climate…
A drug made from a molecule produced from cannabis gained unanimous approval from an FDA panel. But the molecule, CBD, is…
Marijuana has a rich linguistic tradition. But drive by dispensaries like 'Advanced Medical Alternatives' or 'Alameda…
The Harvard case shows that when sexual harassment occurs on campus, it not only leaves a trail of victims but hurts the…
The administration embraces mercantilism, an ideology with few adherents.
A recent survey of electric utility leaders finds that Trump administration efforts to promote coal energy and roll back…
Earth's ozone layer shields us from harmful ultraviolet radiation. Nations have been working to reduce ozone-depleting…
Where people live in the US is still often influenced by racial discrimination. Is the federal government doing enough to…
The Democratic Party is a mishmash of causes and interest groups. The party's future will be determined by how its leaders…
Building features can be analyzed in the same way that facial recognition software works, revealing previously hidden elements…
Starbucks is giving this training to its employees, but it’s still so new that there's no standard format and little…