The internet and modern society would not be as we know them today were it not for the latest winners of the Turing Award. In light of their win, we explore the history of cryptography and the impact made by its greatest proponents

We explore the latest innovation transforming one of the world’s oldest industries: farming

In the third part of our agricultural innovation series, we explore sustainable viticulture

Advanced translation technology may spell the end of the global language divide. However, one of the fundamental aspects of language could scupper such grand ideas

The complex web of producers that makes up the electronics supply chain has allowed social and environmental abuses to go unpunished, but change is afoot

Smart gadgets make life easier. In the kitchen, however, it is how they can make life better, through reducing obesity and waste, that is of greater interest

Ransomware is a profitable racket for cybercriminals, so attacks are only set to continue

Streaming services have long threatened to take a bite out of TV broadcast viewership, but it’s only recently that networks have begun to feel the pressure

Chinese firms are ramping up investment in virtual reality, approaching from the software and hardware sides. If handled well, it could be the boost the ailing Chinese economy needs

With 40,000 places to charge an electric car, Japan is leading the way in terms of environmental infrastructure and future-sighted planning

A neurological study by a team at Imperial College London has uncovered previously unknown specifics of how LSD affects the brain, and how it could be used to treat psychiatric conditions and widen our understanding of the mystery of consciousness

The unveiling of Tesla’s latest car signals the company’s intention to make its cars a common sight on American roads