Artificial intelligence will make you smarter
People plus machines will surpass the capabilities of either element alone. metamorworks/Shutterstock.comThe future won’t be made by either humans or...
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The Taliban reportedly have control of US biometric devices – a lesson in life-and-death consequences of data privacy
A U.S. Army soldier scans the irises of an Afghan civilian in 2012 as part of an effort by the...
US military steps up cyberwarfare effort
The U.S. military is shifting the focus of its cyberwarfare forces. U.S. Air ForceThe U.S. military has the capability, the...
Lessons from the global South on how to counter harmful information
Disinformation is particularly rife during elections. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP/Getty ImagesThe large-scale contamination of the public sphere by rumours, hate speech,...
South Africa has failed to harness the digital revolution: how it can fix the problem
Conflict arising from government's ownership of Telkom and its regulatory role contributed to failure to achieve digital transformation. ShutterstockThe COVID-19...
Scientists are more likely to study bold and beautiful blooms, but ugly flowers matter too
_Myricaria germanica_ is a rare and endangered species hit hard by climate change, but little research is undertaken to help...
How to choose educational apps for pre-school children
WitthayaP/ShutterstockLockdowns and school closures have pushed more aspects of our lives online. This has encouraged parents and children to engage...
Revolutionary changes in transportation, from electric vehicles to ride sharing, could slow global warming – if they’re done right, IPCC says
Electric vehicle sales are growing quickly. Michael Fousert/UnsplashAround the world, revolutionary changes are under way in transportation. More electric vehicles...
Smartphones are powerful personal pocket computers – should schools ban them?
Research suggests getting pupils involved in designing better rules around phones in school PA Images / Alamy Stock PhotoWhen the...
Encrypted smartphones secure your identity, not just your data
A smartphone is a digital form of ID for many apps and services. Iowa Department of TransportationSmartphones store your email,...
