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American consumers still talk a lot on their smart phones, but one key function consistently falls short — voice quality. Recent studies by Consumer Reports and others find that it hasn't kept pace with advances in screen display, Web browsing and battery life.

Scientists at the University of California, San Diego have devised a software program that once again challenges assumptions that electronic voting machines can be made secure.

Hearings in Topeka Thursday will raise new questions about how the theory of evolution should be taught in the state's schools. Advocates of intelligent design propose new education guidelines to encourage teachers and students to consider other viewpoints.

As technology advances, governments and private companies are using more sophisticated surveillance to monitor people's every move. From public transportation to public parks, from banks to bars, cam

In his State of the District address, San Diego Unified School Board President Richard Barrera said the district must secure a parcel tax in November to offset deep budget cuts to education.

How will big changes at NASA impact the local aerospace industry? We speak to participants in the upcoming SpaceUp unconference about the local space exploration industry, and how the nation's space exploration goals have evolved over time.

In the wake of a partisan standoff over public employee pay, benefits and collective bargaining guarantees, activists in the Badger State are trying to unseat 16 state legislators — eight Democrats and eight Republicans. But history shows that recall attempts are rarely successful at the state level.

Animal rights activists throughout the University of California system have been aggressively targeting science faculty members who experiment on animals. Now the university system is asking for a court order to stop the escalating threats and protests.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral arguments on California's voter-approved gay marriage ban, known as Proposition 8. Audio of Tuesday morning's arguments is available above and a transcript, as prepared by the court, follows.

Sarah Palin's pending appearance at a California State University fundraiser has generated widespread coverage and criticism since it was announced in March. University officials have refused to divulge the terms of the former Alaska governor's contract or her speaking fee for the event, where the least expensive tickets cost $500.