Internet-bred technologies such as e-mail, electronic discussion lists, chat rooms, and computer conferencing have become key tools for social activism and advocacy groups, but have also created new ...

From data centers to AI to 5G internet, how we use the internet has a much bigger effect on our Earth than we might imagine. Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all ...

In brief: We're often warned that spending time online can be bad for us, given the exposure to toxicity and some of the worst elements of society. However, researchers have found that internet access ...

The digital age has sparked ongoing interest in how internet use impacts health, particularly among older adults. Recent research offers a fresh perspective, investigating whether internet habits ...

Contrary to previous research that suggests internet use can have a deleterious effect on mental health, a new study of more than 2 million individuals suggested it can actually enhance well-being.

What you need to know: Data from the Cost of Shutdown Tool, which estimates the economic impact of Internet disruptions, ...

As access to high-speed internet grows, so does the risk of obesity, with new findings highlighting how faster internet contributes to more sedentary habits and physical inactivity, increasing BMI and ...

Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to additional addictive behaviour and tendencies, finds a new study by UCL researchers. The findings, published in ...