Today marks the 169th anniversary of the birth of Nikola Tesla, the Serbian-American inventor whose name is now synonymous with innovation, electricity and one of the most iconic rivalries in science.

Like a genius Forrest Gump, Stuart Cramer showed up everywhere. From air conditioning to fashion, his work continues to shape our world.

Jack McCallum discusses his recent experience getting an MRI scan and talks about its supposedly non-invasive nature.

Anyone who has perambulated through the groves of academe has encountered dumb smart people. They are clever, intellectually ...