The cost of higher education can be intimidating. Americans are increasingly questioning whether college is worth the price, as student loan debt tops $1.6 trillion and the average tuition has doubled ...

Advanced DNA technology has led to the arrest of a 77-year-old man over alleged sexual assaults in Dubbo, Wollongong and Sydney dating back to the 1990s, police have said. Forensic investigative ...

This database originally covered cases from 1982 to 2012 and has since been updated and expanded numerous times. For analysis and context on this data—including how we built the database, and a change ...

The US government has found a frighteningly efficient way to keep tabs on citizens who criticize the government: just demand their personal data from Google. “Don’t play Russian roulette with [this ...

Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

Spring is almost here, and if you're coming out of your Winter hibernation, it might be a good time to pick up a few new skills. A limited-time Coursera Plus deal can help you save 40% on the first ...

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Four Bates seniors are hoping to get the chance to spend the next year seeking answers to some big questions. Finalists for the Watson Fellowship, these students are exploring differing approaches to ...