Study of an under-appreciated subclass of stars that brighten and dim periodically brings to light their potential use as cosmic yardsticks — out to distances of a few hundred million light years.

When one is young and full of idealism, there is no reason for anything that smacks of the trite. Everything is bright and new and shiny. So it is with the high school graduating classes this year.

Ever wondered how high you can climb a ladder before it starts to slip? In this video, we explore the physics behind ladder stability, friction, and the forces at play as you climb. A fun and ...

Not every company will or should climb the AI maturity ladder at the same speed. Enterprises with scale must move deliberately, testing and tightening before rolling out company-wide. Leaner teams win ...

As we see more clear days with mild temperatures, more people will start checking off boxes on their spring home improvement lists. With that, you’re reminded to keep ladder safety top of mind. While ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. If you thought you could leave a killer robot behind by climbing to higher ground, it turns out, the ...

Enlightened folks like to get all Zen-like and talk about how the journey is everything in life and the destination is, well, overrated. Okay. So, what do you say we lose all the BS and actually be ...

You should be happy you have a job - how often have you heard that these past few years? With unemployment still high, and many highly skilled and experienced professionals waiting at the sidelines, ...

Hutchens made his way to the top of the proverbial corporate ladder quicker than most. How? “My Dad gave me advice early in my career to always to the very best with whatever level of responsibility ...

It's the only spot in Grand Rapids where you can admire art and watch migrating fish at the same time. Fish Ladder Park features a sculpture designed to allow spawning fish to bypass the imposing ...