Have you ever wanted to know the science behind those smartphone messages you send daily and what digital conversations will look like in the future? Live Science is here to guide you through the complex, compelling and ever-changing world of human communications.
From facts about 5G to how a cosmic-ray 'GPS' system could change the way we respond to disasters; and from why Facebook will be littered with 'zombie' profiles to how wireless devices overwhelm nature's signals, our expert writers and editors have communications covered with the latest news, articles and features.
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Cosmic-ray 'GPS' system that tracks underground movement could change the way we respond to disasters
A new system that uses subatomic particles produced high in Earth's atmosphere could provide a view inside volcanoes and help locate people trapped beneath rubble.
Wireless Devices Overwhelm Nature's Signals
The "electronic fog" of manmade signals could dampen scientific discoveries.
How does a secure phone line work?
Encryption tech can be either hardware or software.
Facebook Will Be Littered with More 'Zombie' Profiles Than Living Ones by 2070
Facebook will be a virtual graveyard.
SpaceX's Elon Musk Proposes Media Company That Rates Journalists. Is He Serious?
What's behind his posts? Is it just another Musk prank, or is he actually serious about the idea?
How Can a Smartphone Survive a 100-Foot Drop But Crack on Your Floor?
It's all about the angle of contact.
'Stingray' Spy Devices Are Eavesdropping in Washington, D.C.: Here's How
Government officials admitted that rogue spying devices are being used in Washington, D.C., to intercept people's cellphone data. What exactly are these devices?
