Before taking that DNA test: Six things you need to know
As DNA testing becomes more common, more and more of us are spitting saliva. But what exactly is a DNA test? How does it work? What are the implications? We try to answer these questions here.
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Grandpa, tell me about the days before the Great Distancing
When the dust settles and we start to accept the new normal, what will the world be like? We postulate one possible future through a not-quite-as-dystopian-as-you'd-think discussion between a young girl named Jayla and her wise old grandfather.
Watch out for this nasty new trend in robocall scams
Can you believe robocall scammers are using COVID-19 as an excuse to rip people off? Sure. I knew you could.
Meet NordSec: The company behind NordVPN wants to be your one-stop privacy suite
In an exclusive interview with ZDNet, NordVPN co-founder Tom Okman shares his five-year plan to make his business synonymous with digital privacy and cyber-security.
Keep calm and carry on: How the internet will see us through COVID-19 crisis
When the history books are written about the COVID-19 pandemic, they'll report that this is as much an internet culture story as it is a health and infrastructure story. Here's why.
How coronavirus sentiment and behavior has changed, shown in three charts
Over the past three weeks, we've been conducting Twitter polls that gave us an interesting view in how our readers are responding to COVID-19.
Pandemic preparation: Epidemiologists answer reader questions about coronavirus COVID-19
Will our food supply be safe? Should we fear deliveries? Will it be safe to go out and vote? We passed along reader questions to two leading epidemiologists. Their answers were both worrisome and encouraging.
Coronavirus and flu: Is that product safe? Experts explain the real risks
Smartphones from China, designer gloves from Italy, fruit from California: It's getting harder to avoid contact with products from COVID-19 hot spots. Should you worry? We talked to some doctors who specialize in infectious diseases and biodefense.
My ancestry adventure: When DNA testing delivers unexpected and unsettling results
While trying out three of the most popular services -- Ancestry, 23andMe, and Living DNA -- all I wanted to know was whether or not my Dad's family came from Russia. That simple question took me on a long, strange trip.
Regulating big tech: One presidential candidate offers a digital bill of rights
Andrew Yang may not be a top-tier competitor on the Democratic stage, but his technology proposals reveal a keen understanding of the problems we face. However, his solutions leave something to be desired.
Told you so: Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency is a bad idea (and now its partners know it, too)
Opinion: Is Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency experiencing an extinction-level event? It's not like we (and many others) didn't predict something like this might happen. Here's what's going wrong as the Land of the Like tries to expand its reach into your wallet.
The Twitter megaphone: How Trump and the 2020 candidates compare in terms of reach
Twitter is far from the only factor influencing voters, but given how much President Trump has relied on the social network, it's worth looking at how the other candidates perform relative to the current occupant of the Oval Office.
Political debates, YouTube TV, and why the cable box era is finally over
While you may be one of the growing number of Americans without a cable box, that doesn't necessarily mean you're saving a lot of money.
Big bad Libra: Do we really need (or want) Facebook to reinvent money?
Facebook's cryptocurrency scheme will undoubtedly generate value and a following. But if the hairs on the back of your neck start to raise up, you're not alone.
New FAA rules for recreational drone flyers introduce temporary no-fly zones and a training requirement
Rules that went into effect last week will limit drone flying in previously accessible areas. That limitation should be temporary. Read on to find out the details.
