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For 70 years, since the landmark case of Brown vs. Board of Education, we’ve been saying we shouldn’t educate by ZIP codes and that all students, regardless of where they live, deserve a high-quality public education.

In Arizona and Michigan, independent commissions draw the maps, but the process hasn’t been without its bumps. In Iowa, an advisory commission drafts congressional and state boundaries but the state legislature retains final authority to implement them.

Humanoid robots aren’t just engaging in play. They are being put to work around the world.

More and more gardeners are discovering that supporting biodiversity such as welcoming butterflies, birds, and pollinators doesn’t mean giving up on beauty. In fact, it can make our gardens even more vibrant and alive.

More and more gardeners are discovering that supporting biodiversity such as welcoming butterflies, birds, and pollinators doesn’t mean giving up on beauty. In fact, it can make our gardens even more vibrant and alive.

Iowa provided a strong base of support for Ron Paul in the 2012 presidential race. But several factors have driven voters to candidates other than his son Rand.

BoJack is a former sitcom star struggling with depression and addiction. Creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg says part of the pitch for the animated show was, "What's Mister Ed like behind the scenes?"

Turns out multiple choice options work better for SATs than for storytelling. Netflix's Choose Love makes the case against AI writing — ordering a movie like a pizza doesn't make for good movies.

Pediatricians need to do more to get the right health care for children in foster care, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Those children often miss out on both routine and acute care.

Cricketer Phillip Hughes was wearing a helmet this week when a ball struck and killed him. NPR's Scott Simon wonders if some safety measures also encourage people to take on more risk.