A total solar eclipse in an astronomer's paradise
Northern Chile is one of the few places in the world on Tuesday that experienced a total solar eclipse. The country prides itself on being an astronomer's paradise and the solar phenomenon vent drew visitors from all over the world.
Detecting 'deepfakes' by looking closely reveals a way to protect against them
Research has found ways to detect deepfakes through flaws that can't be fixed easily by the fakers.
Internet 'deepfakes' threaten truth and reality
"Deepfakes" are a recent technology that have raised concerns all over the internet. These digitally altered video and audio clips can be used to imitate the likeness and voice of whomever the creator chooses. Rana Ayyub is a victim of a deepfake video that was used to humiliate her.
Cheap drones are changing the calculus of war in Yemen
Cheaper and deadlier than ever, drones are now taking off around the clock in Yemen, as Houthi rebels step up their drone campaign in their fight against the Saudi-backed coalition.
Simply elegant, Morse code marks 175 years and counting
Morse code works whether flashing a spotlight or blinking your eyes — or even tapping on a smartphone touchscreen.
Google suspends some business with Huawei after Trump blacklist
Google has suspended business with Huawei that requires the transfer of hardware, software and technical services except those publicly available via open source licensing.
US blacklists China's Huawei as trade dispute clouds global outlook
The Trump administration announced plans to hit Chinese telecom giant Huawei with severe sanctions on Wednesday, adding another incendiary element to the US-China trade dispute.
How to avoid accidentally becoming a Russian agent
The Mueller report reveals that some US citizens helped Russian government agents organize real-life events, aiding Russia's propaganda campaign. Don't be like them.
What does Assange's arrest mean for press freedom?
Carrie Cordero, a senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security and law professor, spoke with The World's host Marco Werman about what might happen next in the case — and what Assange's arrest means for news organizations publishing national security stories.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been arrested in London
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was arrested by British police and carried out of the Ecuadorean embassy on Thursday after his South American hosts abruptly revoked his seven-year asylum, paving the way for his possible extradition to the United States.