Your weight doesn't change because of gravity but because the floor pushes back. Physicists explain why elevators briefly make you feel heavier or lighter.

For staff and students in schools and universities, and vulnerable patients in hospitals, a single elevator incident can cause major disruptions and endanger lives. Without diligent safety measures, ...

New Haven landlords could soon face stricter penalties for neglecting to fix broken elevators — as part of a city push to make sure disabled tenants aren’t left stranded in their apartments. At its ...