Social scientists have long run audit experiments to transport lab standards to the field. Researchers might send largely identical résumés to recruiters, or credit reports to bankers, varying only ...

We compiled 8 of the most unbelievable microwave experiments to see what really happens when everyday items meet extreme heat ...

Feb. 16—Note to self, Albuquerqueans: If you hear a big boom, followed by a big fireball, then see some smoke in the coming weeks, don't be alarmed. Sandia's just trying something out. During the last ...

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 ...