Science & Technology

Contemporary populism presents itself as the champion of free speech and enemy of censorship. Its critiques of the media are wrapped in fiery defenses of free speech against the “censoring”…

Currently, an estimated 230 million girls and women are living with female genital mutilation (FGM) worldwide, up from 200 million in 2016. While global efforts to eliminate FGM…

War and conflict have profound effects on society, including the critical fields of science. The paper argues that scientific protectionism, which includes restricting international collaborations and open science, threatens innovation,…

The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the music industry has sparked a significant debate among artists and AI developers. This technology, which transforms vast datasets into original content,…

South Korea has faced an onslaught of cyberattacks in recent years, primarily from North Korea, which has employed AI technologies for sophisticated assaults. In response to these attacks, South Korea…

Following World War II (WWII), the United States committed itself to providing global leadership in civilian nuclear power. The ultimate goal behind this initiative was to bolster national security…

In 2022, North Korea escalated its theft of cryptocurrency and digital assets, surpassing previous years’ illicit activities. This alarming trend has likely enabled the North Korean administration to advance its…

A year ago, Russia’s cyberwar against Ukraine was reviled as it deployed hostile information and systems interventions with synchronized physical hostilities. Yet, the results of the cyberwar have been far…