How Octavia E. Butler mined her boundless curiosity to forge a new vision for humanity
Octavia E. Butler poses in a Seattle bookstore in 2004. The celebrated science fiction author died in 2006. AP Photo/Joshua...
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For schools, accepting student mobile phone use may be a better approach than banning them
Rido/ShutterstockMost children in the UK own their own phone by the age of 11. In China children get their first...
Go glammas! How older people are turning to TikTok to dispel myths about ageing
Ranta Images/ShutterstockDuring lockdown, my 65-year-old mother did something that actually shocked me. She started going on to TikTok so she...
Privacy violations undermine the trustworthiness of the Tim Hortons brand
Users don't expect that a more convenient way to get coffee will lead to privacy violations. (Shutterstock)The Office of the...
Board games: how playing them online can bring grandparents and grandchildren closer together
ShutterstockWe’re all familiar with the blissful image of grandma or grandpa playing snakes and ladders with their grandchild – or...
‘I couldn’t see a future’: what ex-automotive workers told us about job loss, shutdowns, and communities on the edge
ShutterstockEconomies are forever changing and the loss of some industries or businesses is part of that transformation. But change often...
Cybersecurity in the Pacific: how island nations are building their online defences
ShutterstockLeaders of several Pacific nations met in Fiji last week to strengthen ties and promote unity in the region. The...
Five of the world’s tiniest robots
The RoboFly University of WashingtonAllow me to take you on a trip down my memory lane. As a young lad,...
New USB-C charger rule shows how EU regulators make decisions for the world
New EU rules will establish a common charger for all devices. ShutterstockHave you ever borrowed a friend’s charger only to...
‘Transparency reports’ from tech giants are vague on how they’re combating misinformation. It’s time for legislation
ShutterstockOn May 30, Meta, Google and Twitter released their 2021 annual transparency reports, documenting their efforts to curb misinformation in...
