Data scientist Hannah Ritchie argues that planetary damage could be about to peak – but that the US election result could be "pivotal".

The Earth is subjected to a hail of subatomic particles from the Sun and beyond our solar system which could be the cause of glitches that afflict our phones and computers.

Most current data storage systems eventually stop working. Could storing digital information in DNA be the answer?

What drains a smartphone battery so quickly... and what can be done about it?

For years, we were encouraged to store our data online. But it's become increasingly clear that this won't last forever – and now the race is on to stop our memories being deleted.

If we can quantify the value of each educational opportunity, can that data help map a pathway for building the skills needed to succeed? One company is looking into it.

Collective amnesia over basic numeracy could have some pretty dire consequences for the population as a whole. What can we do about it?

There’s a counter-intuitive downside to collecting vast amounts of information about economics and human behaviour: it can mean we ignore the lessons of history.