Introduction What makes an object stay balanced? Look around you. Most of the objects in the room are probably balanced—and not on the verge of tipping over. If someone hands you an object and asks ...

Introduction When the days grow shorter and it gets dark early in the evening many people enjoy candlelight. Candles are also a great tool for doing science—so why not combine both and add a little ...

As research emerges about the impact of trauma on a child’s developing brain, state leaders are grappling with the thorny problem of how to balance science with justice when dealing with violent and ...

Following new guidance on masks, Scott Simon talks with former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden about how the agency has balanced science with the politics of the pandemic. Of course, this week's ...