One of the well-recognized benefits of science and technology is that they reduce distance across both space and time. Science looks back in time toward the origins of the cosmos and provides information about microscopic phenomena and distant planets....

In the twenty-first century, societies need to make a wide range of measurements, from economic indicators and population trends to the times of sporting events and various standardized tests. Despite all of the varied measurement that is performed,...

Distance has two different meanings. It is a number used to characterize the shortest length between two geometric figures, and it is the total length of a path. In the first case, the distance between two points is the simplest instance. The absolute...

Distance lends enchantment to the view. (German) From a distance, oh how pleasant things appear. (German) Keep five yards from a carriage, ten yards from a horse, and a hundred yards from an elephant; but the distance one should keep from a wicked man...

Distance is a numerical description of how far apart objects are at any given moment in time. In physics or everyday discussion, distance may refer to a physical length, a period of time, or an estimation based on other criteria (e.g. "two counties...

Distance Education (at a Distance) I have not taught a "distance education" class in several years now, so I view both the experience and the subject from a "distance." Over the years I have been involved in distance education as both an instructor...

John Patrick examines the credit implications of the new regulations to govern distance selling to consumers. he Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 were made on 31 August and came into force on 31 October 2000. They implement the EU Directive 97/7/EC on...

Shohei Takagiwa wanted more than anything to see his three friends graduate from college, but he couldn't travel halfway around the world from his native Japan to Northampton Community College in Bethlehem.So Takagiwa, a 2006 alumnus, did the next best thing.He logged onto his computer...

David Beckham flew back to America on Thursday after England lost to Germany and is committed to proving that his trans-Atlantic commute won't slow him down.Still getting over a lingering ankle injury, Beckham played a full game for England in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat at Wembley....