The energy state of an atom is denoted by its principal quantum number, designated n, which defines the probability of ...

Three authors have been awarded $10,000 prizes for blending scientific research with literary grace. The National Book ...

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Democrats continue to be more likely than Republicans to say science has had a mostly positive effect on society.

Republicans and Democrats agree that it’s important the U.S. is a world leader in science, but sharply diverge on how the U.S ...