Cities across the United States were extra purple this weekend as they honored Prince. The superstar musician, whose full name was Prince Rogers Nelson, died on Thursday, April 21. He was 57. Prince dominated the music world in the 1980s. Although he…
A leatherback sea turtle was seen near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco in mid-July, earlier than normal. The turtles are endangered, so it is rare to see them in the waters. They are easily caught in fishing lines…
What would it be like to live in a smart house? When you come home, the lights turn on for you. The air temperature adjusts automatically to meet your preferences. Even your house plant alerts you that it needs to be watered.…
Traveling between Los Angeles and San Francisco is about to get a lot faster. Construction has begun on a new train that could reach speeds of 220 miles per hour (354 km/h) and cut travel time between the two California…
Boston will bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games. The United States Olympic Committee announced last month that the United States would put forward a bid to host the 2024 Olympics — which would be the first Summer Games in the country since…