Although Pierre Varignon is principally remembered for his contributions to the area of statics, a branch of mechanics that concerns resting objects or forces in equilibrium, he also made advances in calculus. The son of a poor mason, Varignon was born...

ONE OF THE REWARDING results of having an active and diversified professional career is the opportunity it gives to meet a wide range of other professional individuals, some of whom may provide one with a genuine sense of awe because of their remarkable abilities...

For most of us, planning for Thanksgiving dinner was simple enough; all it took was a quick trip to the supermarket during the last couple of weeks. But when you're living half way around the world, it's not quite so easy. Just tracking down...