(Natural News) The global coronavirus pandemic and the measures being implemented to stop its spread are rewiring people’s sensitivities about digital surveillance and data privacy. Governments around the world are now rolling out surveillance schemes — even some that are particularly invasive — all in the name of stopping the pandemic. Privacy advocates, however, warn that […]

(Natural News) After a long day of work, many people might find themselves watching a show before they fall asleep. However, if you manage to fall asleep while leaving the television on, it might lead to some negative consequences on your health. A study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that exposure to artificial light while […]

(Natural News) Social media was initially touted as a convenient way of getting in touch with family and friends, both old and new. However, a study suggests that social media use is associated with loneliness and increased risk of various health problems. The study, which was published in the American Journal of Health Promotion, was conducted […]

(Natural News) Americans look at their phones 80 times a day on average, which is equivalent to one look very 12 minutes, according to a study by technology insurance provider Asurion released in November 2017. This type of research has caused an increasing amount of concern regarding the issue of smartphone addiction. Smartphones have been […]

(Natural News) Some social media users meticulously curate every aspect of their life – from their picture-perfect breakfast to the coolest drinks at the hottest parties. But a recent study shows that spending too much time on social media can make some users feel lonely and depressed. The research, led by a team from the University of […]

(Natural News) Most people have one blinking away on a shelf somewhere in their home. A WiFi router is as much a standard fixture in a modern home as a refrigerator or a microwave oven. And most of us believe that these devices are secure and safe from attack because of network security technology called […]

(Natural News) Richard Moyes, a founding member of the non-government organization Campaign to Stop Killer Robots (CSKR), warns that autonomous military robots may develop their own intelligence and turn against its human creators. In particular, Moyes says that advancing technologies are opening doors to opportunities (and risks) that even the smartest experts cannot predict. “A […]

(Natural News) Fewer people are having children, it would seem. Scores of research suggests that more couples are opting to remain childless, leaving many experts to claim a “baby bust” to explain the rapidly declining fertility rates currently being experienced worldwide. According to the latest data from the U.S.-based Population Reference Bureau (PRB), the worldwide […]

(Natural News) HaiDiLao International Holding Ltd, listed as one of Asia’s biggest restaurant chains, recently partnered with Japan’s Panasonic Corporation to open a fully automated kitchen in Beijing last October 28, 2018. The food giant, which operates a chain of hotpot restaurants in the Sichuan province of China, declared this milestone as the next stepping […]

(Natural News) Chinese officials recently announced their plans to build an artificial moon that will hang over the city of Chengdu by 2020. Wittingly called “artificial moon,” the satellite is designed to complement our natural moon. Wu Chunfeng, chairman of Chengdu Aerospace Science and Technology Microelectronics System Research Institute Co., Ltd., the primary contractor for […]