Adulting school teaches young adults grown-up skills Many young adults struggle with the transition to adulthood, finding it difficult to do things like manage their money and pay their bills on time. This new school in Maine is here to help.February 21, 2017
Is age nothing but a mindset? Psychologist Ellen Langer's book, "Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility" looks at how psychology can help turn back the body's clock.February 21, 2017
Have spare time? Try to discover a planet Astronomers think there's an undiscovered planet lurking in the far reaches of the solar system, and they're asking the public's help to find it.February 20, 2017
This week in race: Walls, ID laws and getting typecast How the border wall might keep undocumented migrants in the country, a study measures the effects of voter ID laws on minority turnout, and Bey's Grammy snubs illustrates about race and merit.February 17, 2017
DHS weighed National Guard for immigration roundups The Trump administration is considering a proposal to mobilize as many as 100,000 National Guard troops to round up unauthorized immigrants, according to a draft memo obtained by the Associated Press. The White House says it has no such plans.February 17, 2017
Pet-directed speech may convey intentions in subtle ways In using pet-directed speech -- similar to how some moms talk to babies -- with our dogs, we may aim to optimize communication of our intentions and emotions, explains anthropologist Barbara J. King.February 17, 2017
'Arctic Riviera': Global birders flock to northeast Minnesota bog Sax-Zim Bog doesn't look like much, but it's a rock star in the sometimes fanatical world of international birding. Come on the search for the "king of the bog," the elusive great gray owl.February 17, 2017
German shepherd from Wisconsin wins best in show at Westminster Rumor was crowned America's top dog Tuesday night when, a year after a near miss on the very same green carpet, she came out of retirement to win best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club.February 15, 2017