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Self-driving cars could ease our commutes, but that'll take a while

Self-driving cars could ease our commutes, but that'll take a while

One of the promises of autonomous vehicles is that they'll reduce traffic jams. Self-driving cars will bring many changes, but traffic flows won't improve until enough human drivers are off the roads.
by Yuki Noguchi

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The best way to combat mistrust of "Big Science" is more science

The best way to combat mistrust of "Big Science" is more science

Mistrust of "Big Science" seems to flourish at both extremes of our political community. But science is knowledge, says Alva Noe.
by Alva Noë

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Cryptoparties teach attendees how to stay anonymous online

Cryptoparties teach attendees how to stay anonymous online

In these days of cyber intrigue, journalists, activists and ordinary citizens are interested in learning how to navigate the Internet anonymously. At cryptoparties, they learn how to do just that.
by Jon Kalish

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Twitter broadens its campaign against hate and abuse

Twitter broadens its campaign against hate and abuse

The company said that it has begun identifying people who have been banned for abusive behavior and will stop them from creating new accounts. It is also creating a "safe search" feature.
by The Associated Press

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Bill banning cellphone use while driving proposed

Bill banning cellphone use while driving proposed

If the bill passes, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says Minnesota would join 14 other states and Washington, D.C., that have a "hands-free" law.
by The Associated Press

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Old pictures, cherished items reveal stories of African-American life

Old pictures, cherished items reveal stories of African-American life

The Washington Post last year asked people across the country to submit photographs of family objects that connect them personally to black history. Then journalists worked to tell the stories behind them.
by MPR News Staff

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Watch: Huge green fireball streaks across Midwest sky

If you were outside in the Midwest at around 1:30 a.m. this morning, you may have received quite a shock. The vivid meteor lit up the sky and set off sonic booms. Dramatic video captured the moment.

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Long before there was 'fake news,' there were 'fake photos'

Long before there was 'fake news,' there were 'fake photos'

The pictures of 19th-century Egypt and other scenes, in an exhibit at the Clark Art Institute, don't always show the truth.
by Angus Chen

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