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Student achievement is higher in classrooms where digital technology delivers lectures and grades assignments.
The internet of everything is posing to take over our homes and personal lives, allowing use to control and track our lives with ease. But what these devices could say about us, if taken out of context, could be misleading.
Kepler took a look at 150,000 stars, searching for habitable worlds. Based on what it found, how many should be in our galaxy? “I’m sure the universe is full of […]
Those who work inconsistent work hours may be hurting their health. Recent data revealed nurses who worked the night shift for five years, their risk of death from cardiovascular disease shot up to 19 percent.
"Courage is a quality so necessary for maintaining virtue that it is always respected, even when it is associated with vice."
Why did an academic at MIT recently make the absurd claim that half of all children will be autistic by 2025?
Different people have very different dreams, but even across widely different cultures, the subjects we dream about are remarkably similar—and mostly very disturbing.
Sensors inside cars could soon monitor drivers for signs of distraction or tiredness, alerting them before an accident occurs as a result.
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Deputy Commissioner Zachary Tumin discusses how the NYPD has evolved over the years and must continue to develop its methods of controlling crime in order to regain public support.
Are some cities more honest than others? And does that honesty correlate with geography?
If you ever saw a spiral galaxy where one side looked darker than another, prepare yourself: now we know why! “With an eye made quiet by the power of harmony, […]
The more out of control a couple's wedding budget grows, the shorter their marriage will tend to last, according to a new study by two Emory University economics professors.
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Former Apple chief evangelist Guy Kawasaki takes a walk in Mark Zuckerberg's shoes and explains why Facebook should be wary of alienating its user base.
Forgiveness is a difficult thing. But not letting go, and keeping all that resentment and blame may cause more harm to overall wellness than good.
If parents want their kids to feel well-rested, it may be best to limit their screen time. A recent study found that kids report feeling as if they haven't had enough sleep after looking at small screen displays and TVs before bed.
Some disturbing statistics were recently released by a travel website and, if their findings are true, most Americans are throwing away their vacation days.
The former Chief Evangelist steps into Mark Zuckerberg's shoes and explains that if he were CEO of Facebook he would make sure not to alienate users by debasing their social media experience.
On Monday the price of gas was down to a national average of $2.19 per gallon, capping off a record 102 days of decline. The price of a domestic flight remains flat.
WIRED's Mat Honan argues that recent advances in the way tablets foster communication should serve as a death knell for traditional phone plans.
The second divorce in America took place 372 years ago on January 5, 1643. Records that follow show evidence that the early Puritan settlers of New England weren't such sticklers when it came to divorce.