Congress is considering privacy legislation – be afraid
States like California have been at the forefront of privacy innovation in recent decades. A possible federal law could bring their experimentation to a halt, harming consumers.
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Why parents should think twice about tracking apps for their kids
Parents can find app to help keep track of their children, but is it a good idea?
'The Big Bang Theory' finale: Sheldon and Amy's fictional physics parallels real science
'The Big Bang Theory' has been a bridge between pop culture and science - and may have helped increase the number of physics majors.
21 questions for today's college graduates
At a special commencement ceremony for first-generation college graduates, a dean gave a speech made up of nothing but questions.
The hazards of living on the right side of a time zone border
Humans have natural cycles for when they are active and for when they sleep. Modern work and school schedules interfere with this, and more studies are showing why there's a possible health risk.
Why are there so many candidates for president?
In 1988, there were seven Democratic candidates for president. In 2019, there are 24 - and counting. Why?
How cryptocurrency scams work
Cryptocurrency fraudsters have swindled their victims out of hundreds of millions - even billions - of dollars. What do they do to earn people's trust and then take their money?
China-US trade war heats up: 3 reasons it won't cool down anytime soon
An economist explains why the US and Chinese governments are most likely to dig in their heels rather than find a compromise to end the costly trade conflict.
Does Monsanto's Roundup cause cancer? The law says yes, the science says maybe
A jury decided that Roundup caused a man's cancer. Science may reach a different conclusion.
How Uber and other digital platforms could trick us using behavioral science – unless we act fast
Uber's IPO will value the company at more than $80 billion, yet the data it collects on its users may be worth even more - and creates the potential for dangerous manipulation.