Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor (1552-1612), whose fascination with alchemy, astrology, and the occult sciences transformed Prague into the epicenter of esoteric learning in Renaissance Europe. (Source: ...

Part of the appeal of the Boyle myth may be that it promised a clean break: a waymark at which alchemy was cast aside and chemistry took over. But such changes rarely if ever happen in science, and ...

These are just a few examples of the most brilliant witches and wizards who have walked the legendary halls of Hogwarts.

For casting director, Jennifer Venditti, finding the right face is everything. After beginning her career in the fashion world, where she worked with brands like Versace and Yohji Yamamoto, she ...

An NIH study was a beacon for the topical steroid withdrawal community. Then, amid federal upheaval, the research stalled.

A few doors down, the Henry Sheldon Museum invites visitors to step back in time and explore Vermont’s rich history. As the oldest community-based museum in the country, its collections tell stories ...

The new short documentary "Arctic Alchemy" follows scientist Roman Dial on an expedition in Alaska's Brooks Range. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Dial and the film's executive producer, Jon Krakauer.

Publishing house Speaking Tiger Books has announced it will republish all novels by journalist-author Tarun Tejpal, including a 20th anniversary edition of his debut bestseller, “The Alchemy of Desire ...

Nestled in the heart of Rapid City, where the rugged beauty of the Black Hills meets the charm of small-town America, sits a dining establishment that has locals lining up for what might be the most ...