Classic Pixar films like "Finding Nemo" and "Inside Out" are known for stunning visuals and heartfelt stories. But the magic that makes them possible actually involves a lot of science. Why it matters ...

Uplift Luna Preparatory School second-graders inspect a large model of Finding Nemo’s Dory while a classmate changes the colors of the lights around her at one of the interactive sections of new ...

How do skateboarders seemingly defy gravity? How do gymnasts flip in the air? They have skill — and, as a Times interactive explored, an understanding of the laws of motion, physics and energy. By ...

This is the first in a series of articles highlighting staff from the National Academies Division on Earth and Life Studies. Melvin: I am trained as an ecosystem ecologist and biogeochemist. That ...