The Long Road to Equality
Long-haul truck driving is thriving in the United States, and remains one of the surest ways into the middle class, but minorities say discrimination is rampant.
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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.
Justice, Interrupted
Some Colombian paramilitary leaders accused of brutal human rights violations will not face justice—or their victims' families—until they've served sentences for American drug charges.
The Last of the California Quail
Why San Francisco, a city known for its innovative thinking and environmental leadership, has been unable to save its official bird.
Eyes on the River
Virtually navigating our waterways sounds like a good time to outdoor enthusiasts, but it could also help policymakers monitor a critical natural resource.
The Gowanus Canal’s Beacon of Hope
New York University roboticists are betting that a tiny aquatic machine will inspire the community to care about Brooklyn's neglected Superfund site.
You Are Now Under the Influence
At a police academy, future officers learn to test drivers' intoxication levels by testing the legal limit themselves.
The Radioactive Remedy
Each year, hundreds of desperate patients seek relief from extreme pain in Montana’s retired uranium mines.
Journalism’s New Reality
Immersive journalism uses virtual reality to insert viewers directly into the story—potentially revolutionizing how reporters and activists do their work.
The Cow Tipping Point
Is America ready for a post-cow economy? What boutique farms—and petri dishes—mean for the future of agriculture.