Science/Tech

Influenza outbreaks have almost always been a part of American history, dating back to a 1793 breakout in Vermont that affected over two million people. Some, such as the breakouts in 1918 or 2009, have been es...

It’s the 20th century. Students take notes with paper and pencil as the teacher lectures, writing down key points on the chalkboard. Student freedom is limited, and the teacher and textbook are essentially the ...

Silicon Valley, known as a hub of innovation around the world, has given rise to tech giants such as Google and Apple, and is home to Amazon, Netflix, Facebook and Microsoft. In Palo Alto, we’ve seen companies ...

Many families flock to Silicon Valley with the lofty idea that its innovation and spirit of work will rub off on their children’s academic experience. Commuters see major companies and startups throughout the c...

Twenty years ago, schools relied on whiteboards, textbooks and lectures to teach students. Advanced technology such as computers, much less drones or smartphones, were rarely found in classrooms. Fast forward ...