In the world of science and technology, we like to believe that the best ideas rise to the top. That innovation is a meritocracy. That inventors, driven by the promise of progress and profit, will ...

I once grabbed a handful of mixed nuts during a brainstorming session when someone joked, “Why are the Brazil nuts always on top?” That throwaway comment sparked a conversation, not about snacks, but ...

The cuts to US federal science funding are beginning to bite around the world. Now, more than ever, private funders, such as philanthropic organizations, must make the most of their investments. As ...