Instagram makes dog ownership look like one long highlight reel. Dogs are splashing in pools, pummeling couches, cuddling with their humans for movie nights, and tagging along on sun-drenched beach...

“I’m so overstimulated right now.” “That was so traumatic.”  Phrases like these have become increasingly common in casual conversations. But what happens when these terms are used to describe...

At the height of the pandemic, Dr. Tilottama Majumdar faced a daily reality she could barely process — patients dying, coworkers lost, and no guarantees for tomorrow. That’s when running came in.  Across...

Standardized tests were designed to level the playing field in college admissions, but today, the field is anything but level. Exams like the SAT and ACT were created so colleges could compare students...

For many teenagers, the kitchen is a mystery. Most students survive on fast food, microwave meals, or whichever snacks are within reach. Cooking often feels like a chore or something meant for adults,...

Over the last several years, being busy has become the standard for what it means to be a successful teenager.  Free time used to be a normal part of daily life. Boredom existed in the spaces between...

A possibly new federal proposal under the Trump administration would allow offshore oil drilling along the California coast for the first time in decades.  If approved, this proposal would open thousands...

The White House’s East Wing was demolished earlier this month to make way for a new presidential ballroom — a decision by President Trump that has stirred public debate across the country.  The...

On the first Sunday of every month, Art Bias, a San Carlos nonprofit that provides studio space for local artists, opens its doors to the public, allowing visitors to explore studios, meet artists, and...

A completed 3-in-1 Space Astronaut Lego set on display. “My favorite Lego that I have built is probably the 3-in-1 astronaut because you can build either a space jet, a space dog, or an astronaut,”...