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What are the biggest, boldest things that humanity could engineer? From planet lifters to space cannons, Anders Sandberg explores some of history's most ambitious visions.

Jack Dorsey acknowledges that banning the president undermines the ideals of an open internet.

But researchers warn there is still a risk of catching and passing the virus on to others again.

Violence breaks out as hundreds gather at a police station over the death of a 23-year-old in custody.

Italy has a number of age-old pastries that resemble genitalia, like cannoli. But while they may induce a few giggles nowadays, their origins are linked to serious traditions.

A programmer is trying to remember the password to unlock a digital wallet set up a decade ago.

The last of 14 works identified as looted from Jewish collectors is returned to the owner's heirs.

According to legend, at least six ravens must be kept at the Tower or it will fall.

Donald Trump becomes the first president in US history to be charged with misconduct in office twice.

Scientists know a surprising amount about the titillating episode in human history when our species got together, including whether we kissed and the nature of their sexual organs.

The coronavirus pandemic has helped spark a boom in virtual doctor's visits.

Lisa Montgomery, who killed a pregnant woman and took her baby, died by lethal injection in Indiana.

Ongeveer een derde van iedereen die in België woont, is van buitenlandse herkomst of heeft de buitenlandse nationaliteit. Dat blijkt uit cijfers van Statbel, het statistische agentschap van de federale overheid, die voor het eerst de herkomst van de Belgische bevolking in kaart bracht. De voorbije tien jaar steeg dat cijfer aanzienlijk, en het is de verwachting dat het blijft stijgen.

Lee Man-hee was however found guilty of embezzlement and handed a suspended jail term.

Talking about being kind to yourself may sound like something from a nursery classroom. But even cynics should care about self-compassion – especially if they want to be resilient.

Bicycle share schemes have had huge success in some cities and flopped spectacularly in others – what is it that makes or breaks a bike share?

The European Commission sets ambitious targets for its satellite secure communications project.

Instead of inoculating the elderly, Indonesia is focusing on working-age adults. Will it succeed?

Millions have signed up to Signal and Telegram after WhatsApp announced an update to its terms.

Canadian police fined the couple, who were trying to exploit curfew rules that allow dog-walking.

Last year saw 697,000 deaths registered in the UK - 14% above what would be expected.

Leaked memos suggest there are fears that employees could be targeted in US backlash against "big tech".

The celebrated 94-year-old broadcaster is the latest celebrity to have a first dose of the vaccine.

In our times of uncertainty, the latest fiction about climate disaster is unsettling – but also strangely comforting. Hephzibah Anderson speaks to the authors.