Life / Culture

The world of romance scams – when people exploit a relationship for financial gain or other crimes – is brutal. Raising awareness can help everyone stay safe. …

We can celebrate the vision and ambition of the Dartmouth Conference. But we must also learn from its mistakes. …

Boeing Starliner took the astronauts to the International Space Station – but NASA doesn’t think it’s safe for the return trip. What happens next? …

If Pavel Durov is successfully prosecuted, it could lay the groundwork for further legal action against larger tech companies. …

There are more so-called “forever chemicals” than you might know of. And although they may have already contaminated our environment, we don’t need to continue using them. …

Laws may use complex syntax to indicate their special status, in much the same way magic spells use rhyme or archaic words. …

Social media algorithms, anonymity and viral culture combine to amplify online abuse. To combat trolling, everyone must work together. …

The decision underscores the importance of strengthening privacy laws and enforcement powers of regulators. …

Within seconds, an app can turn anyone’s photo into an explicit image. The law is catching up to make this a criminal offence, but we need to do more. …

If a star gets too close to a black hole, it gets shredded and produces a complex ball of light. These videos are the first time this dramatic event has been simulated in detail. …