According to new research, consistent internet usage results in a change in our brain's activities. In turn, there is a risk against groups like Generation Z, who are more exposed to the ...

Dan Robitzski · Futurism 07 Jun 2019

Internet of Things

This wireless sensor would give epilepsy patients more freedom

A cheap and easy way of measuring the brain activity of individuals with epilepsy could be a revolutionary step towards more convenient management of the condition.

Mike Williams · Futurity 03 May 2019

Electricity

The growing cyber-risk to our electricity grids - and what to do about it

Smart grids offer the potential for cheaper electricity and lower emissions - but their very nature makes them susceptible to cyberattacks that could have devastating consequences. Here's...

Karime Kuri Tiscareno 30 Apr 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Is this is the answer to California's water problem?

New research suggests a way to map precisely where and how to use groundwater recharge to refill Californian aquifers and stop the land from sinking.

Josie Garthwaite · Futurity 29 Apr 2019

Internet of Things

The future of manufacturing is smart, secure and stable

Companies that are already embracing IoT in their factories are finding that the benefits supersede the barriers

Erik Josefsson 24 Apr 2019

Digital Economy and Society

How much data is generated each day?

The entire digital universe is expected to reach 44 zettabytes by 2020.

Jeff Desjardins · Visual Capitalist 17 Apr 2019

Cybersecurity

Why securing the Internet of Things is crucial to the Fourth Industrial Revolution

There are major risks associated with the proliferation of connected devices that capture our data.

Amy Jordan 16 Apr 2019

Digital Communications

5G will drive Industry 4.0 in the Middle East and Africa

5G will enable new revenue streams from IoT and industrial applications, and accelerate digitalization in the Middle East and Africa.

Mikael Bäck 07 Apr 2019

Information Technology

Citizen science can help solve our data crisis

Smartphones are the most pervasive, versatile and capable connected devices we use on a daily basis. So how do we harness their capabilities for scientific data collection?

Tarun Katapally · The Conversation 26 Mar 2019

Internet of Things

Smart devices must come with trust already installed

It's up to manufacturers, retailers and regulators to convince consumers that the internet of things is safe, says Philippa Hunt of Consumers International.

Phillipa Hunt 15 Mar 2019

Internet Governance

4 ways the web has changed our lives – and will shape our future

As the world wide web turns 30, we are only just beginning to realise its potential – for good and bad.

Derek O'Halloran 12 Mar 2019

Internet of Things

This map shows the extent of the entire internet in 1973

From an initial set of connections based in the US, a satellite link to the UK started the the beginnings of a global network of connected computers.

Frank Cardona · Visual Capitalist 06 Mar 2019

Cybersecurity

Here are the biggest cybercrime trends of 2019

From advanced phishing to remote access and distributed denial-of-service attacks, cybercriminals are using ever more advanced technology. How vulnerable are you?

Einaras von Gravrock 04 Mar 2019