An archives collection at the Science History Institute gives a glimpse of Americans’ early efforts at desalination, a technology that nations around the globe have come to depend on.

A novel swimsuit reveals that faster isn’t necessarily better.

Take a trip down the Gowanus Canal with cartographer and citizen scientist Eymund Diegel.

Lessons from the Polio Pioneers in an era of misinformation.

Can scrutinizing the ailments of historical figures really teach us anything?

Restoring the legacy of a physical chemistry pioneer.