In "Friction," tribologist Jennifer Vail shows how the fundamental force that resists motion keeps driving us forward.

Fall is a huge season for books, leading up to the holidays. We take a look at some of the most anticipated fiction titles coming out in the next few months. OK. We're going to take some ...

Janie Chang is a best-selling author of historical fiction, including “Three Souls,” “Dragon Springs Road,” “The Library of ...

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