The Coast Isn’t Clear
A controversial firing at the California Coastal Commission has conservationists closely watching the agency that controls development along the state's shores.
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The Promise of a $9 Computer
For those living at or near the poverty line, the expense of a computer is out of the question. But a new low-cost device could change that and more.
How Journalists Can Help Hold Scientists Accountable
Amid the so-called replication crisis, could better investigative reporting be the answer? Maybe it’s time for journalists and scientists to work more closely together.
The Coyote Whisperer
As more and more coyotes move into San Francisco's urban core, one woman is bent on teaching the city how to peacefully co-exist with the animals.
What You Should Know About the FCC’s Proposed Privacy Rules
They would stop Verizon's zombie cookie in its tracks, but allow AT&T to keep charging customers extra if they want privacy.
Whole Foods Jumped the Shark With Its Plastic-Encased Oranges
A grocery-store gaffe sparks an ethics debate over plastic packaging and the merits of convenience foods.
Will Hotter Temperatures Mean Better Wine?
A new study finds that global warming is changing the way climate influences wine grape harvests, with potential implications for wine quality in the future.
An Experiment in Sustainable Urban Agriculture
Once a Chicago meatpacking facility, The Plant now serves as an incubator for various food start-ups.
What the Quest to Map the Brain Tells Us About Government-Funded Science Revolutions
Three years in, President Obama's BRAIN Initiative gives us an anatomy of the research "moonshot."
Will $9.25 a Month Be Enough to Get Poor Americans Online?
With the rise of low-cost broadband, the new FCC proposal could certainly help. But the way the subsidy works might mean giving up mobile phone service in the process.