The squeaking of sneakers on a gym floor is usually attributed to friction, specifically a stick-slip variety that involves cycles of sticking and sliding between two surfaces. But that model is best ...

Five years ago, mathematicians Dawei Chen and Quentin Gendron were trying to untangle a difficult area of algebraic geometry involving differentials, elements of calculus used to measure distance ...

The historian Adam Tooze discusses Davos, China and the fading of an old world order. This is an edited transcript of “The Ezra Klein Show.” You can listen to the episode wherever you get your ...

Lloyd Williams couldn't prove his Mi'kmaq ancestry but the judge was 'satisfied' he 'has established a connection to Indigenous ancestry' You can save this article by registering for free here. Or ...

Starbucks' quarterly results on Wednesday showed proof that CEO Brian Niccol's brand revival is working, sending shares to their highest levels in almost a year. Revenue in the three months ended Dec.

Design engineers routinely rely on bolted joints, yet most guidance focuses on axial stiffness—often overlooking moment (pitch) stiffness, which can dominate compliance in ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...