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With drug use surging in the past decade and a half, many parents are losing custody of their kids. But is foster care the best solution?

In a world of fake news and junk science, how do science teachers help their students distinguish fact from fiction?

A lively new book by Gretchen McCulloch dissects the common vernacular that forms the cornerstone of online communication. Because Internet parses emojis, lols and punctuation — or lack thereof.

With her well-researched, beautifully written book, Rachel Monroe addresses the desire to consume stories of murder and mayhem — and what it reflects about us and the world around us.

The science in "The Martian" is so realistic it is being used as a high school science textbook, teaching students about chemistry and physics.

Edward Posnett's book is more than an impressive add to the modern travelogue: it refuses to accept the landscape at face value as it paints remote terrain in visceral and breathtaking prose.

Small drones have a problem — their battery life runs out relatively quickly. A team of roboticists says it has created special landing gear that can help conserve precious battery life.

More than 500 middle school students from one of San Diego’s most underserved communities are about to embark on a science experiment like no other.

The tech giant unveiled a software toolkit Monday that would allow voters to confirm that their votes were cast and counted and provide transparency for tabulation.

In 2018, all 30 MLB teams extended their netting over stadium dugouts. The protective measure has not done enough to safeguard fans from dangerous foul ball injuries.