Weights, measures and classification systems may seem like innocuous ways of taking stock of the world around us. But the tools are anything but objective, a new exhibition suggests. Measuring ...

In 1887, one of the most important experiments in the history of physics took place. American scientists Michelson and Morley ...

In prehistoric times, not much needed to be measured. You ate what you found and lived where you could. The advent of agriculture and civilization, however, necessitated a way for people to measure ...

The new Fluke IRR1-SOL Solar Irradiance Meter makes the critical measurements needed for installing, testing, and maintaining photovoltaic systems The simple user interface, instantaneous solar ...

The Los Angeles City Attorney's office on Thursday ordered Measure S campaigners to stop sending mailers with reproductions of the city's official seal, saying this creates the false impression that ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

“Beyond Measure,” by James Vincent, tells the story of human civilization through its systems of measurement, showing how they have promoted knowledge, social control and ongoing conflict. By Jennifer ...

Science and music both need instruments. From this common thread, Thomas Levenson weaves a fascinating tapestry, a colorful panorama of scientific and musical development over three millennia, from ...

When it comes to measuring things, there are some odd units of measurement out there. While measuring in feet is standard, there are many weirder ways to measure. Did you know a hand is a unit of ...

The measurement of science and technology (S&T) is now fifty years old. It owes a large part of its existence to the work of the National Science Foundation and the Organization for Economic ...

Nielsen and Paramount Global finally reached an agreement on a new multi-year deal, which, not surprisingly, coincided with CBS’ Grammy Awards telecast. In this week's edition I provide a brief ...