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How activity in outer space will affect regional inequalities in the future
How activity in outer space will affect regional inequalities in the future Matthew Finch, University of Oxford This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Science fiction has always been a tool for processing life on Earth. Norwegian sci-fi expert Karl Kristian Swane Bambini has said that the space-bound genre is well…
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New approach to teaching computer science could broaden the subject’s appeal
New approach to teaching computer science could broaden the subject’s appeal Lauren Margulieux, Georgia State University This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Despite growing demand for computer science skills in professional careers and many areas of life, K-12 schools struggle to teach computer science to the next generation. However, a…
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Salman Rushdie renews fight against book-banning – 3 essential articles on right-wing challenges to what schoolkids can read
Salman Rushdie renews fight against book-banning – 3 essential articles on right-wing challenges to what schoolkids can read Howard Manly, The Conversation This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. No one needs to tell Salman Rushdie about the cost of free speech. In 1989, Rushdie’s novel “The Satanic Verses” triggered the…
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Scientists’ political donations reflect polarization in academia – with implications for the public’s trust in science
Scientists’ political donations reflect polarization in academia – with implications for the public’s trust in science Alexander Kaurov, Harvard University This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. People who lean left politically reported an increase in trust in scientists during the COVID-19 pandemic, while those who lean right politically reported much…
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AI is already being used in the legal system – we need to pay more attention to how we use it
AI is already being used in the legal system – we need to pay more attention to how we use it Morgiane Noel, Trinity College Dublin This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become such a part of our daily lives that it’s hard to avoid –…
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What is a book in the digital age?
What is a book in the digital age? Zoe Sadokierski, University of Technology Sydney 2011 This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. As a professional book designer, I’ve spent a decade observing electronic books from a cagey distance. A couple of years ago, I reluctantly recognised the need to engage with…
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How effective risk management is paramount to fostering online safety
How effective risk management is paramount to fostering online safety Collin Kurre Technology Policy Principal, UK Office of Communications (Ofcom) David Sullivan Executive Director, Digital Trust & Safety Partnership Minos Bantourakis Head of Media, Entertainment and Sport Industry, World Economic Forum Geneva This article is republished from the World Economic Forum under a Creative Commons…
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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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3D-printing the brain’s blood vessels with silicone could improve and personalize neurosurgery – new technique shows how
3D-printing the brain’s blood vessels with silicone could improve and personalize neurosurgery – new technique shows how Senthilkumar Duraivel, University of Florida and Thomas Angelini, University of Florida This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. A new 3D-printing technique using silicone can make accurate models of the blood vessels in your brain,…
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What is artificial intelligence—and what is it not?
What is artificial intelligence—and what is it not? Spencer Feingold Digital Editor, World Economic Forum This article is republished from the World Economic Forum under a Creative Commons license. Broadly speaking, artificial intelligence (AI) is a field of study and type of technology characterised by the development and use of machines that are capable of…
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