Hollywood has never been known for its strict adherence to science. In most blockbusters the laws of physics are treated more like polite suggestions than hard rules.

In 1996, Phish’s Trey Anastasio formed a free-form jazz ensemble that came and went without much fanfare. 30 years later, their only album opens a door to a world of improvisational music that goes ...

As the awards season reaches its climax, Adam Nayman looks deeper at the how and the why of acting excellence, as well as the who.

Our Oscars quiz, written by former Record 'Road Warrior' John Cichowski, tests your Hollywood knowledge!

This week. the House of Representatives of New Hampshire, one of the states that pioneered public education, passed on a party-line vote yet another bill limiting what teachers can teach. Many such ...

From Dungeon Crawler Carl to Crime and Punishment, these picks by The National's staff prove spoken word can be more immersive than text ...

The closest most of us will ever get to visiting Mars is watching movies or scrolling through NASA photos, but Paint Mines Interpretive Park in Calhan offers a surprisingly convincing alternative.

The soft, rhythmic hum of a laptop fan in the middle of the night is a sound that defines the modern search for belonging. In the quiet of a bedroom in a small town in Tamil Nadu, the world often ...

Sound Off is an opinion forum for Mercury readers to offer brief comments on today’s news. Submissions must be 75 words or fewer and are subject to editing for grammar and clarity. Publication is at ...

Invasive alien species don’t only drive out other native species, they also dramatically transform soils, water and ecosystems. A new assessment tool aims to pinpoint the negative environmental ...

Dear Luv Doc, My girlfriend is eating our walls. We have been living together for a little under two years. Things have been going so well and I know she’s my forever person. She has such a stressful ...