TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

new video loaded: Is Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids a Good Idea?On the “Hard Fork” podcast, the hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss a new law in Australia barring kids under 16 from social media.By ‘HARD Fork’December...

We are approaching the Gregorian New Year, and it’s a great time to ponder what’s coming next. Are we...

Feedback is New Scientist’s popular sideways look at the latest science and technology news. You can submit items you...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways Micro-franchising lowers capital, risk and skill barriers, turning proven brands into accessible paths to ownership. Collaborative and micro-franchise models expand entrepreneurship, create jobs and strengthen local economies sustainably.It’s a tale as old...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.Key Takeaways Two dermatologist brothers built Happy Head after seeing how poorly hair loss was being treated. The company offers customized, dermatologist-prescribed treatments rather than generic solutions. Instead of chasing scale, it targets patients willing...

Our data scientist has uncovered loads of fascinating numbers about social media performance this year.The best times to post based on engagement, how often you should be posting on various platforms to maximize your reach, what the impact of...

When I usually examine lichens, I am in a forest, peering at frilly growths on tree branches with my...

Fake adverts for weight loss drugs by a company pretending to be health and beauty retailer Boots have been removed from TikTok after the firm complained.The adverts for prescription-only weight loss drugs appeared to show smiling healthcare professionals from...

Men should ejaculate less than 48 hours before in vitro fertilisation egg collection to maximise the chances of it...

Tony Isaac shares a report from NPR: The U.S. government calculates the country's official time using more than a dozen atomic clocks at a federal facility northwest of Denver. But when a destructive windstorm knocked out power to...