Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Indictment Thrusts Encryption Into the Spotlight
The criminal charges against Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, raised concerns in Silicon Valley about encryption and the app’s approach to…
Hospitality and health leaders clash on outdoor smoking plan
Getty ImagesHealth experts have welcomed proposals for tougher regulations on outdoor smoking, but leading figures in the hospitality sector worry…
Weaver Bird Nests in Africa Appear to Reflect Local Styles and Traditions
Sparrow weavers in Africa appear to learn distinct building styles that reflect group traditions, research shows. It raises intriguing questions…
No Vaccines, Tests or Treatments: Congo Lacks Tools to Confront Mpox
The country at the center of a global health emergency is struggling even to diagnose cases and provide basic care.Health…
How to Protect Yourself From Mosquito Bites
We asked experts how to keep the pests away from your house and protect yourself from bites when you go…
A ‘Life Review’ Can Be Powerful, at Any Age
Reflecting on the past, through writing or conversation, can help us better appreciate where we are — and where we’re…
How Does Mpox Spread, and Who Is Most at Risk?
Here’s what scientists have learned about the virus, which was recently declared a global health emergency.This month, the World Health…
Stressed About the End of Summer? Here’s How to Deal With September.
Late August can be a time of sleepy summer pleasures — and pit-in-the-stomach dread for what’s coming after Labor Day.…
Parents warned of back-to-school measles surge
Barrett familyHealth officials are urging parents in England to ensure their children are up to date with any missed vaccinations…
Ambulances ‘waste vital time’ on prison call-outs
Getty ImagesAmbulance crews are wasting “significant” amounts of time being called out unnecessarily to prisons across England, the health safety…