Silicon Valley's Big Bet on Europe's Hip New Start-Up Scene
Dipping into brick-and-mortar campuses could help American tech giants win major battles against foreign regulators.
Restoring the Public's Trust in American Journalism
Faith in crucial institutions requires the free flow of reliable information.
An Albatross Census From Space
Researchers are using high-resolution satellite images to count the large birds on remote islands.
How Platforms Are Poisoning Conversations
Political discussions online are perceived as less respectful, less likely to be resolved, less civil, and more angry than discussions in other forums.
The Technology That Can Destroy a Presidency
From Xerox copiers to secret tapes to missing emails, machines are still at the center of modern political scandals.
The Voting Technology We Really Need? Paper
Software-independent backup systems are more important than ever.
Online Voting Won’t Save Democracy
But letting people use the internet to register to vote is a start.
Slack Doesn't Want People Using It for Romance
The work-chat platform has effectively shut down a dating bot designed for the office.
Why Is USA Today Asking the FBI for Help With Its Facebook Page?
The newspaper is getting bombarded by spam accounts, but it’s not clear why federal investigators might be involved.
What Is America's Secret Space Shuttle For?
It’s not clear what the U.S. Air Force’s X-37B is supposed to do—or if it’s worth its hefty price tag.
Canada Wants Silicon Valley’s Tech Employees
Immigration fears in countries such as the U.S. and U.K. might create huge opportunities for economic growth elsewhere—and Toronto is taking note.
The Circle's Old, Tired Narrative of Women Controlled by Technology
The movie adds to a centuries-long tradition of depicting men as tech’s string-pullers. But women started subverting this story before it even took hold.
What's So Great About 350 Degrees?
Machines standardize all kinds of behaviors—including how people prepare meals.
How Dove Ruined Its Body Image
A new ad in the brand’s long-running campaign spoils its body-positive track record.
Disentangling Democracy From Geography
It’s time for representative government to catch up with internet-era concepts of community.
Thoughts on Gene Editing From the Science Community
The Antidote to Authoritarianism
Without the open internet, Americans lose an essential tool in the fight against discriminatory mass surveillance.
The Case for a Taxpayer-Supported Version of Facebook
“A public social media platform would have the civic mission of providing us a diverse and global view of the world.”
Democracy Needs Storytellers
Digital tools for documenting and sharing people’s experiences are crucial in times of political upheaval.
Does Electrifying Mosquitoes Protect People From Disease?
Maybe a little, but that’s not why bug zappers are so popular. An Object Lesson.