Working from home? The UK’s broadband and wifi will be put to the test
wfh, but will I be able to connect? George Rudy/ShutterstockThe UK government’s announcement that people should work at home “wherever...
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Biases in algorithms hurt those looking for information on health
Finding valid health care information on social media is harder than it seems. Carl Court/Getty ImagesYouTube hosts millions of videos...
Behavioural science can help make the UK’s track and trace app a success – here’s how
Originally planned to roll out in May, the UK’s track and trace app has now been delayed until winter. Part...
Mismanaged cloud services put user data at risk
Cloud services that aren't properly managed can 'leak' data into the wrong hands. id-work/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty ImagesThe Research Brief...
Upgrade rage: why you may have to buy a new device whether you want to or not
The Conversation, CC BYWe’ve probably all been there. We buy some new smart gadget and when we plug it in...
Who’s listening? The ethical and legal issues of developing a health app
Developers need to be aware of any legal or ethical issues when creating any healthcare apps for smartphones. Shutterstock/thodonalFrom large...
Learning from nature: a new flapping drone can take off, hover and swoop like a bird
Reverse-engineering birdflight helped researchers create a powerful new kind of drone. ShutterstockWe have developed four-winged bird-like robots, called ornithopters, that...
What’s cellular about a cellphone?
Editor’s note: Daniel Bliss is a professor of electrical engineering at Arizona State University and the director of the Center...
What your profile pic says about you in the Tinder age
The act of spending money to impress others is a signal of resources to potential mates. Having resources is a...
Why animals recognise numbers but only humans can do maths
Everything I Do/ShutterstockCounting feels utterly effortless to adults, who are unlikely to even remember when or how they picked up...
