As an ethical hacker, I can’t believe the risks people routinely take when they access the internet in public
If you’re tempted to do a make a couple of cheeky payments while waiting for the band to come on, think again.
Christopher Patrick Hawkins, Lecturer in Cyber Security and Computer Science, University of Staffordshire
• conversation
today • ~5 min
today • ~5 min
How foreign operations are manipulating social media to influence your views
Social media platforms, the modern public squares, are being manipulated by foreign influence campaigns. AI makes those campaigns more effective.
Filippo Menczer, Professor of Informatics and Computer Science, Indiana University •
conversation
today • ~8 min
today • ~8 min
Trump and Harris are sharply divided on science, but share common ground on US technology policy
Based on federal budgeting requests from the past 2 administrations, Trump and Harris placed different values on science research funding.
Kenneth Evans, Scholar in Science and Technology Policy, Baker Institute for Public Policy, Rice University •
conversation
today • ~9 min
today • ~9 min
Is it COVID-19? Flu? At-home rapid tests could help you and your doctor decide on a treatment plan
A fever and a nasty cough can be symptoms of a range of respiratory illnesses. An antigen test that narrows down the culprits can speed up diagnosis and recovery.
Wilbur Lam, Chief Innovation Officer, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Technology Center; Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology •
conversation
today • ~8 min
today • ~8 min
Can visiting genocide memorials make you more empathic?
Evidence suggests that high-school students visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau may increase their empathy towards Jewish people.
George R. Wilkes, Director, Relwar Project, King's College London
• conversation
today • ~5 min
today • ~5 min
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