Here’s how I distinguish science from philosophy. Science addresses questions that can be answered, potentially, through empirical investigation. Examples: What’s the best way to defeat COVID-19? What ...

Multiple mechanical problems with early-model electric buses first reported in July out of Foothill Transit have affected at least three other transit agencies in the United States, leading to ...

The Keller Ferry was taken out of service for several hours Monday to fix a minor mechanical issue. A control glitch required the rudder to be reset, which had to be reported to the U.S. Coast Guard, ...

In my 20s, I had a friend who was brilliant, charming, Ivy-educated and rich, heir to a family fortune. I’ll call him Gallagher. He could do anything he wanted. He experimented, dabbling in ...