Let's suppose you need to measure the mass of some water, and you want to construct a scale to do it. But you are in a normal house filled with normal stuff. There’s no fancy scientific equipment. Can ...

Over the last year, the utility of a red paper clip has taken on a whole new meaning for a lot of Web denizens. That's because of Kyle MacDonald, a friendly, regular guy from Montreal who on July 12, ...

James Ward has an unusual attachment to paper clips. And when he sees one, he sees "a piece of art, but it's also a piece of useful art." And like any serious art appreciator, he is also a collector.