Today, the universe as we know it is governed by four fundamental forces: the strong nuclear force, the weak nuclear force, electromagnetism, and gravity. However, these four forces aren’t exactly as ...

For three decades now, I have watched Earth warm—not through headlines or politics, but in my own data. Every year, the ...

Explore tech, science, and innovation at STEM Fest, Sept 16–17 at Expo Center. Get hands-on with science and technology at STEM Fest, a two-day event hosted by the STEM Action Center. Allison Spencer ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Concern for climate change is ingrained within Bay Area culture. San Francisco has the highest percentage of residents who believe in climate change in the country, with Alameda County a close second.

Van der Waals forces represent a fundamental type of interaction between molecules. Named after the Dutch physicist Johannes Diderik van der Waals, these intermolecular forces include attractions and ...