Technologies that underpin modern society, such as smartphones and automobiles, rely on a diverse range of functional ...

A new book covering the history of scientific inquiry invites us to marvel at the elegance of experimentation. Some philosophers have argued that “beauty” in science stands as a proxy for truth. Many ...

research laboratory to study “bad bubbles” that cause defects in metal alloys used to produce engine turbine blades and semiconductor crystals that are crucial components in electronic devices.

Duane G. Watson is professor of cognitive science and of psychology and human development at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Samuel A. Mehr is a senior lecturer in psychology at the ...