Science/Technology

AI technologies can help police. But only structural and organisational reform can fix inequitable surveillance practices. …

New analysis of radio telescope data links the shape of galaxies to the supermassive black holes they host. …

There has been a huge public debate about whether there is sufficient direct evidence of social media harm. But there are many mechanisms that make the link clear. …

The new proposal is aligned with approaches in the European Union and United Kingdom – and overcomes the flaws of banning people under 16 from social media. …

Ash particles that get inside aircraft engines will melt and build up, causing disruption of the airflow. This could cause the engine to ‘flame out’ or stall. …

The tech giant previously prohibited people from using its AI software for military purposes. The shift poses challenges not just for the public – but militaries as well. …

The chemistry of laundry detergents is fundamental to their performance. Knowing more about these ingredients will help inform your choices. …

While many people are comfortable with using facial recognition technology on their phone, they are less happy when it’s the government or private groups identifying them. …

Views differ between owners and non-owners of smartglasses. But both groups agree the technology can help people. …

Jonathan Haidt’s book The Anxious Generation has set governments against teen social media – and triggered a months-long debate among experts. …