Computer scientists have invented FontCode, a way to embed hidden information in ordinary text by imperceptibly changing the shapes of fonts in text. The hidden information persists even when ...

Philadelphia’s city government spent a lot of time during the pandemic trying to understand who did, and did not, have access to high-speed internet. So it isn’t surprising that so many of the ...

Your phone buzzes. A text message pops up saying you have an outstanding traffic violation, and if you scan the attached QR code immediately, you can pay a $6.99 balance and avoid a court appearance.

A behind-the-scenes blog about research methods at Pew Research Center. For our latest findings, visit pewresearch.org. In April 2023, Pew Research Center published an analysis of mission statements ...