9+ hour, 12+ min ago  (560+ words) The reliable internet connections provided by Starlink offer a huge advantage on the battlefield. But as access is dependent on the whims of controversial billionaire Elon Musk, militaries are looking to build their own version An illustration showing some of…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (164+ words) Banning children from VPNs and social media will erode adults' privacy'New Scientist UK lawmakers are proposing to restrict children's use of social media A proposed new law banning children in the UK from using social media and virtual private networks…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (306+ words) The curse of having to remember easily hackable passwords may soon be over, as a new alternative is set to take over in 2026 Passkeys are a new way to keep your data secure Can you remember all your passwords off…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (397+ words) How end-to-end encryption is the wall that keeps our digital secrets safe " and why modern life would be unimaginable without it ... We all keep secrets. Whether you are trying to protect messages to loved ones, company accounts or vital state…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (269+ words) Some might say smartphones have caused more harm than good. Here's why putting a powerful computer into every pocket was a good idea ... "Every once in a while, a revolutionary product comes along that changes everything," said Steve Jobs at…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (204+ words) Almost 80 years ago, sociologists identified a new personality type that is particularly sensitive to loneliness. It's even more relevant today, says Annalee Newitz Why does it feel so lonely online these days?Breana Panaguiton/Unsplash " When we cobble ourselves together…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (298+ words) The internet is typically defined by conflict. Yet a crowdsourced encyclopedia, open for anyone to edit, has transformed into one of the world's most essential knowledge hubs The website was set up in 2001 by Jimmy Wales, who remains involved today,…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (417+ words) A Chinese application to the International Telecommunications Union suggests plans for the largest satellite mega constellation ever built " but something else might be going on here It's getting busy in Earth orbit China has applied to launch nearly 200,000 satellites into…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (376+ words) New laws in the UK, Australia and France were brought in during 2025 with the aim of protecting children from harmful content online, but experts remain divided on whether they will achieve this goal The way young people experience the internet…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (248+ words) As Australian teenagers lose access to social media, observers say there are still many unknown questions about the ban, which came into force on 10 December Instagram has warned under 16s that their accounts will be closedStringer/AFP via Getty Images Stringer…...