The advent of chemical engineering has brought ease and utility to many lives. But a deadly specter hangs over these seemingly wonderful advancements. From metallic construction components to the plastics in everyday...

In August of 2011, an earthquake struck the island of Haiti. No ordinary tremor, the quake killed over 200,000 people and as the world watched, Haiti came undone in its wake. Some gave money, some actually went to...

The bombardment of summer blockbuster movies can be hot, muggy and overwhelming, with ring-wielding superheroes, talking race-cars and Captain Jack Sparrow keeping plenty of people...