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Head chef robot "Andrew" flips Japanese pancakes during the "Kingdom of Robot" press preview at the Huis Ten Bosch amusement park on July 12 in Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan.

Alva Noë considers the idea that we have entered an era in which our technologies are so complex that they exceed what any of us can really grasp, as suggested in a new book by Samuel Arbesman.

Susan, a poet, writer, filmmaker and feminist, and Stephen, artist, illustrator, and social entrepreneur, followed this spirit their whole lives. They are the 2017 KPBS Hall of Fame Visionary honorees.

Hall of Fame: 2017 Inductees

KPBS recognizes Susan Polis Schutz and Stephen Schutz as the 2017 KPBS Hall of Fame Visionary honorees.

Calhoun College part of Yale University built in 1933, in collegiate gothic style architecture. The residential college is to be renamed in honor of 1930s alumnus and computer scientist Grace Murray Hopper.

Yale Renames Calhoun College Over Namesake's Ties To Slavery And White Supremacy

After much debate, Yale University announced Saturday that it's changing the name of a residential college that honors a 19th century alumnus who ardently supported slavery.

Protesters take part in the March for Free Internet in Moscow in July. In addition to allegedly interfering with the U.S. election, Russia imposes limits on its own citizens' access to information, the Freedom of the Net report says.

How Disinformation And Distortions On Social Media Affected Elections Worldwide

Internet freedom declined again in the past year and "manipulation and disinformation tactics played an important role" in 18 countries' elections — including the U.S., according to an annual report.

Muslim Schoolchildren Bullied By Fellow Students And Teachers

One study revealed that teachers and school officials have participated in one in four bullying incidents involving Muslim students.

Lorena Enebral Perez (left), who was shot and killed on Monday, had worked as a physiotherapist for the Red Cross since May 2016.

Red Cross Worker Slain In Afghanistan: 'All She Wanted To Do Was Help'

Lorena Perez was a physiotherapist. On Monday, a patient in a wheelchair shot and killed her. The motive is not yet known.

Bernadette Ortiz holds her daughter, Adriana, last year as she looks for the name of her grandfather, New York City Police Officer Edwin Ortiz, at a wall commemorating fallen officers in New York City. Families gathered at the wall following a procession in Lower Manhattan to mark the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks and honor officers who were killed.

Teaching Sept. 11 To Students Who Were Born After The Attacks

Years after Sept. 11, some schools are grappling with how to teach the terrorist attacks and their aftermath to a new generation of students.

Consumers would be compensated for losses tied to defects and a related recall of Takata air bags, under a proposed settlement. Here, the airbag unit for the passenger seat of a Toyota Motor vehicle is seen in 2013.

4 Car Companies Settle Takata Airbag Lawsuit For $553 Million

The settlement does not cover claims of personal injury or property damage. But it would resolve a class-action suit against Toyota, Subaru, BMW and Mazda.

David Adam Moore sings the solo role in "Soldier Songs," an opera that explores the experiences of the modern soldier.

Celebrate Veterans Day With San Diego Opera's 'Soldier Songs'

San Diego Opera kicks off dētour series with modern opera

Demonstrators, many of them recent immigrants to America, protest the government shutdown and the lack of a deal on DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) outside of Federal Plaza in New York City on Monday.

What The Latest Immigration Polls Do (And Don't) Say

It can seem like there's a poll result that supports just about any position on any topic. Here's a look at what the latest immigration polls can and can't tell you.

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