How is the landscape of commuting changing?
Census data shows the national average for commuting is a reasonable 25.5 minutes. But that’s not the case for all. As changing technologies shift the working world, what’s happening to the daily commute?
Travel
More tourists head to Antarctica, affecting the region’s ecosystem and science
Explorers of the 1900s devoted years to Antarctic expeditions. Tourists today come by plane or cruise ship for a long weekend. Has what was once the ultimate adventure become too easy?
A Facebook Story — The social media posts that located missing Stanford student
Friday morning, the parents of a 22-year-old Stanford student reported him missing in Malaysia. His friends created a social media campaign to find him. Read the story through the actual tweets and Facebook posts.
High-speed rail may not be eco-friendly if trains aren’t full
High-speed rail is one of President Obama’s priorities, but Northern California debates continue. According to Stanford earth science students, high-speed trains are only eco-friendly if full.
Centennial Bay to Breakers race attracts thousands to San Francisco (PHOTO GALLERY)
About 55,000 registered runners and tens of thousands of others looking for a party, took to San Francisco’s streets Sunday for the 100th running of Bay to Breakers. View the photo gallery.
Monterey Bay Aquarium fun for a holiday weekend ‘StayCation’ (VIDEO)
Monterey Bay Aquarium is an easy drive from the Peninsula, making it a fun destination for families looking to celebrate the long weekend with a day trip. This video features some of the popular marine exhibits.