Ever paused between eager glugs of your sports drink to wonder where, exactly, the name "Gatorade" comes from? Of course not! You're thirsty! There's no time to postulate! We'll wait ... feel better?

The Virginia native is credited with her work at the Naval Proving Ground, where she calculated ways to model the ...

(THE CONVERSATION) It’s a common seasonal refrain: “Christmas just isn’t like it used to be.” This is not a new complaint. History shows that Christmas traditions are just as subject to change as any ...

Sometimes, the most extraordinary breakthroughs happen when no one is looking for them. Throughout history, accidental discoveries have revolutionised how we live, work, and communicate. From ...