Mass surveillance by governments has prompted many large internet companies to form an alliance to encourage the use of tighter security measures on the internet, with a view to enhancing personal privacy.

The Privateers are getting heavily involved in space exploration: Blue Origin, a company owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is among the leaders of the pack.

The Privateers are getting heavily involved in space exploration: Blue Origin, a company owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is among the leaders of the pack.

Research suggests that early human fisticuffs had a surprising influence on the evolution of the human visage.

Insight 2016 is NASA's cheaper, 'discovery class' stationary lander to study the red planet's interior and look at whether there are marsquakes.

Research suggests that early human fisticuffs had a surprising influence on the evolution of the human visage.

Some people were none too happy with what FaceBook did behind their backs. Pays to read the (reams of) fine print.

Some people were none too happy with what FaceBook did behind their backs. Pays to read the (reams of) fine print.

The Australian Government is tightening up legal protections for rights holders and the creative sector. An entertainment industry wishlist of questionable effectiveness?

The Australian Government is tightening up legal protections for rights holders and the creative sector. An entertainment industry wishlist of questionable effectiveness?