In the early 1990s, New Kids on the Block fans fed their fascination on Prodigy, as Justin Bieber's do today on the Internet. But while the fandom might be the same, the online world has changed.
Traditional universities could soon be forced to accept credits from online courses.
About 70 percent of America's elementary schools still rely on slow Internet connections. But in rural areas, the challenges—and costs—make getting broadband particularly complicated.
PEN struggles to reconcile its commitment to social justice with its commitment to free speech.
Several court cases argue that disability laws that apply to public places should apply to online spaces, too.
And how online courses might only exacerbate the problem
Dating poses the same basic challenge for everyone: trusting someone else.
A recent detection of asbestos highlights the challenge of keeping products for kids safe online.