Australia Plans A Postal Vote On Same-Sex Marriage, If Plebiscite Fails
Same-sex marriage will be legal in Australia by Christmas, the country's attorney general says. But the big question is, how will that happen?
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At Long Last, Signs That College Tuition Might Come Down
The costs of higher education are softening in some places, but experts aren't too excited yet.
The Cubist Revolution: Minecraft For All
Minecraft, one of the most popular video games in the world, is touted for its educational possibilities. But is that potential really accessible to all?
A Chip That Reprograms Cells Helps Healing, At Least In Mice
This device shoots new genetic code into cells to make them change their purpose. Researchers say the chip could someday be used to treat injuries in humans. But they've got a long, long way to go.
3 Scouts Dead After Sailboat Hits Power Line In Texas
The Boy Scouts were attending a camp on the shores of Lake O' The Pines in east Texas when a Hobie Cat they were aboard snagged an overhanging transmission cable.
How To Fix Poverty: Why Not Just Give People Money?
Forget food aid, cows and job training. An unprecedented 12-year experiment in Kenya tests the power of cash.
Trump Administration Revises Conservation Plan For Western Sage Grouse
A task force lays out changes that could loosen protections for the bird species renowned for its elaborate mating dance. The rules take into account "local economic growth and job creation."
Federal Report Calls For $275 Million To Stop Asian Carp
The invasive species have been caught mere miles from Lake Michigan. Scientists fear if they invade the lake, they could spread throughout the Great Lakes.
How Smartphones Are Making Kids Unhappy
Psychologist Jean Twenge has observed dramatic shifts in behavior among children who go through adolescence with smartphones. They're spending less time with friends and reporting greater anxiety.
Wealthy San Francisco Neighborhood Fails To Pay Taxes, Loses Private Street
After a series of $14 tax bills went unnoticed, San Francisco auctioned Presidio Terrace off to the highest bidder — a couple from San Jose. They're thinking of charging residents to park there.