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Hampshire College's studen-driven, unorthodox approach to education has roots in the early 1900s and a belief that students should be active, engaged learners.

A cannabis legalization movement that for a decade rode a wave of success has stalled amid failed ballot initiatives, rising health concerns and a frayed coalition of supporters.

Congress has refused to exercise oversight of the Iran war, with Republicans nixing Democrats' attempts to exercise legislators' power over military engagements. That's nothing new.

Through fossilized tooth enamel, scientists are reconstructing the diets and landscapes that existed millions of years ago. We really are what we eat.

West Germany's educational reforms in the 1960s and '70s show that gaps in knowledge can sometimes create opportunity for rethinking educational methods.

It would take hours to set up the perfect shot at the Texas Petawatt Laser facility. Once it fired, the beam released an incredible amount of energy.

State lawmakers are trying to shield tracks from nuisance lawsuits but the larger threat may be rising land values and redevelopment pressures.

The interwar years in Latin America saw a remarkable flourishing of left-wing political thought aiming to challenge US dominance. That could offer lessons for today.

Negative portrayals of Muslims shape public attitudes and lead to increased discrimination, often resulting in hate crimes and psychological harm.

Researchers are anxiously awaiting government action on rescheduling cannabis.