Independent Analysis and Reportage
New research suggests that some ways that companies boast about their charitable giving are more effective at brand-building than others.
History shows that opposition control of both chambers of US Congress need not mean less legislation.
Paul Virilio, a French philosopher, died in 2018. But his writings on technological ‘accidents’ help explain dilemmas the world faces today amid increasing use of artificial intelligence.
Public engagement is about listening, not just explaining the science.
AI, sensors and blockchain could transform African farming.
When an aurora lights up the sky, electric currents can also flow through the ground beneath your feet.
The Swift Observatory allowed astronomers to study events that happen quickly in the universe, such as stars exploding.
The consequences of lighting firework displays are spread among households, public services and wildlife.
The AI agents do not truly experience friendship, but their exchanges are coherent and resemble the way humans correspond.
One of the film’s many pleasures is its detailed presentation of Easter Island.
In an age where AI can create an image of everything and anything, verifying the truth is becoming much harder.
A new study estimates the lifetime risks of drinking alcohol and explains why staying within the UK’s 14-unit weekly limit doesn’t guarantee safety.