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High-Tech Cars Might Be More Trouble Than They’re Worth
Drivers may sacrifice safety and privacy in exchange for the advanced tech features in their “smart” cars
Drivers may sacrifice safety and privacy in exchange for the advanced tech features in their “smart” cars
Hurricane Lee is no longer a Category 5 storm but has grown in size as it has trekked farther north
Scientists analyzed nine so-called planetary boundaries and found humans are currently transgressing six
The decision to send hominin bones on a commercial spaceflight has raised eyebrows among paleontologists
Only 1.1 percent of autistic adults in the U.S. access key publicly funded employment services. A broken disability service system is why
A recent examination of Vivitrol’s clinical trial data uncovered many hidden overdoses. Its preferential use in the criminal justice system must stop
A honeybee swarm has as much electric charge as a thundercloud, and the insects’ mass movements in the atmosphere might even have some influence on the weather.
Despite efforts to make a planned city in the Saudi Arabian desert sustainable, its layout could create problems
Here’s what to know about the fall COVID boosters, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended for all people aged six months and older
Healthy oceans are central to the well-being of both our species and our entire planet
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