The Seattle Department of Transportation has proposed a $3 billion project that would revamp city roads and improve gridlock. Central to the plan is an interesting twist: no new accommodations are to be made for auto traffic. 

Dashcams are growing in popularity as drivers seek to protect themselves from liability... as well as catch some pretty cool footage from time to time.

SpaceX has asked permission to establish a system of satellites to deliver worldwide Internet to all regions. Time Warner and Comcast: You are officially on notice.

You are the architect of your brain, the data suggests.

Legendary aviator Amelia Earhart taught us more than just about aviation. She taught us the social value of failure and that no man or woman ever stands alone in victory.

Telecommuting breeds bad habits. It's a good idea to adopt a schedule replete with forays out into the sunlight, as work breaks boost productivity.

A recent New York Times op-ed advocating for student loan default has elicited a bevy of critical responses.

The Daily Table, a new Boston grocery store from the ex-president of Trader Joe's, sells nearly expired food items at a steep discount.

Who says wearable technology can't be classy? A company called Italian Tailored Technology is currently crowdfunding the production of a sharp-looking jacket that doubles as a secret agent toolkit.

After 1.8 million miles, Google's self-driving car has been involved in only 13 accidents — all of which were caused by the other car. 

The states of your house, household, and community vary greatly based on where you live. Where does your country stack up against the rest?

VanDerWaals' line of app-enabled, color-changing bags could represent the future of tech-driven fashion items.

George Zimmer, famous for his familiar beard and iconic commercial catchphrase, is attempting to disrupt the tailoring industry with a new venture.

It's undeniable that the climate of the Alaskan interior and western Yukon Territories is undergoing a startling change. With warmer temperatures comes heightened risk of costly natural disasters.

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling this week protecting free speech on the Internet by clarifying the standards by which people can be convicted for making potential threats online.   

The Concordia Research Station, located in middle-of-nowhere, Antarctica, offers ideal conditions for testing human psychological and physiological reactions to extreme situations.

Ariana Miyamoto, the biracial woman recently named Miss Universe Japan, is hoping to persuade her country's citizens into broadening their perception of what is authentically Japanese.

The discovery of a new hominid species, a contemporary of the famous "Lucy," expands our understanding of human origins and the middle Pliocene period.

A news agency in Panama City installed devices in local potholes that automatically tweet complaints to the public works department every time they are driven over.

U.S. District Judge Katherine Forrest has sentenced Ross Ulbricht to life in prison, a more severe sentence than even the prosecution had requested. Forrest explained she was making an example of Ulbricht to send a message to others like him.