Undersea cables for Africa’s internet retrace history and leave digital gaps as they connect continents
Large parts of west and central Africa, as well as some countries in the south…
Pacemaker powered by light eliminates need for batteries and allows the heart to function more naturally − new research
By harnessing light, my colleagues and I designed a wireless, ultrathin pacemaker that operates like…
Is it ethical to watch AI pornography?
If you’re in your 20s and 30s, you probably watch pornography. Millennials and gen Z…
When does editing become manipulation?
On March 10, in celebration of Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom, Kensington Palace shared…
What washing machine settings can I use to make my clothes last longer?
Orbiting 400 kilometres above Earth’s surface, the astronauts on the International Space Station live a…
AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious threat to mental health
We all experience loss and grief. Imagine, though, that you don’t need to say goodbye…
Proteins in milk and blood could one day let doctors detect breast cancer earlier – and save lives
Doctors may someday be able to use bodily fluids to noninvasively detect breast cancer in…
City mouse or country mouse? I collect mice from Philly homes to study how they got so good at urban living
Dusty barns, gleaming stables and damp basements. These are all places where you might find…
Should you be concerned about flying on Boeing planes?
The American aerospace giant Boeing has been synonymous with safe air travel for decades. Since…
Digital surveillance is omnipresent in China. Here’s how citizens are coping
Do you ever think about the digital footprint you leave when you are browsing the…