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Why African scientists are studying the genes of African species, and how they do it
Why African scientists are studying the genes of African species, and how they do it Anne Muigai, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology; Appolinaire Djikeng, The University of Edinburgh, and ThankGod Echezona Ebenezer, European Bioinformatics Institute This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. DNA is the blueprint of life. All…
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How are books made?
How are books made? Lara Farina, West Virginia University This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. How are books made? Julia, age 10, Petoskey, Michigan Books…
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Generative AI: 5 essential reads about the new era of creativity, job anxiety, misinformation, bias and plagiarism
Generative AI: 5 essential reads about the new era of creativity, job anxiety, misinformation, bias and plagiarism Eric Smalley, The Conversation This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. The light and dark sides of AI have been in the public spotlight for many years. Think facial recognition, algorithms making loan and…
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Protecting privacy online begins with tackling ‘digital resignation’
Protecting privacy online begins with tackling ‘digital resignation’ Meiling Fong, Concordia University and Zeynep Arsel, Concordia University This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. From smart watches and meditation apps to digital assistants and social media platforms, we interact with technology daily. And some of these technologies have become an…
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State Library Victoria proves libraries aren’t just about books: they’re about community
State Library Victoria proves libraries aren’t just about books: they’re about community Sarah Backhouse, The University of Melbourne and Clare Newton, The University of Melbourne This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Public libraries embody the values of democracy by offering free access to knowledge. But the role of contemporary public…
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Holiday help! An art expert suggests screen-free things to do in every room of the house
Holiday help! An art expert suggests screen-free things to do in every room of the house Naomi Zouwer, University of Canberra This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. School holidays can feel like a marathon if all the kids want to do is watch TV, play Minecraft or repeatedly ask you…
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Growth Summit 2023: How do we develop human capital for the new future of work?
Growth Summit 2023: How do we develop human capital for the new future of work? May 1, 2023 World Economic Forum This article is republished from the World Economic Forum under a Creative Commons license. What percentage of workplace tasks are already automated? You might be shocked to learn that it is as high as…
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Remote working: how a surge in digital nomads is pricing out local communities around the world
Remote working: how a surge in digital nomads is pricing out local communities around the world Dave Cook, UCL This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. For eight years I have studied digital nomadism, the millenial trend for working remotely from anywhere around the world. I am often asked if it…
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Seven tips for a healthier relationship with your phone
Seven tips for a healthier relationship with your phone Paul Levy, University of Brighton This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. How long do you spend staring at a screen every day? According to one report, the average person spends about seven hours a day on screens connected to the internet.…
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How to leverage your skills in the post-knowledge AI economy
How to leverage your skills in the post-knowledge AI economy Bozhanka Vitanova Founder & CEO at TeamLift, Alumni, Global Shapers Community Kes Sampanthar Managing Director, BCG Brighthouse This article is republished from the World Economic Forum under a Creative Commons license. We can enable a skills-based economy that fosters cooperation and innovation, drives progress in…
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