What drones may come: The future of unmanned flight approaches
Jan 28, 2017 07:42 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology Law
The once-small community of drone hobbyists has transformed into a worldwide phenomenon. In 2016 especially, significant technology improvements and regulatory clarity have paved the way for even more dramatic changes in...
The Outer Space Treaty has been remarkably successful -- but is it fit for the modern age?
Jan 28, 2017 06:12 am UTC| Science Economy Law
Space exploration is governed by a complex series of international treaties and agreements which have been in place for years. The first and probably most important of them celebrates its 50th anniversary on January 27 ...
Q&A: What legal obligation does the US have to accept refugees
Jan 28, 2017 06:08 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order which would temporarily ban the majority of refugees from coming to the US. The Conversation asked Liam Thornton, lecturer in law at University College Dublin, whether...
Far beyond crime-ridden depravity, darknets are key strongholds of freedom of expression online
Jan 26, 2017 06:46 am UTC| Technology Law
The internet is much more than just the publicly available, Google-able web services most online users frequent and thats good for free expression. Companies frequently create private networks to enable employees to use...
The privacy debate over research with your blood and tissue
Jan 26, 2017 06:40 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
Many people dont realize that their leftover tissue, blood or other samples otherwise known as biospecimens taken during a visit to the doctor or hospital might be stripped of identifying information and used in research...
Qualcomm Not Afraid Of Apple Despite Impending Sales Hit Over Legal Dispute
Jan 26, 2017 06:04 am UTC| Technology Law
International mobile chip maker Qualcomm is currently going head-to-head with Apple in a legal battle that threatens to damage the formers bottom line. Despite the potential hit to its sales, however, Qualcomm is not...
Trump's policies will affect four groups of undocumented immigrants
Jan 26, 2017 00:54 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Law
President Donald Trump is expected to order the deportation of millions of criminal aliens this week. During his campaign, he stated his intention to remove all 11 million illegal immigrants from the country, although some...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight