How Ukraine has defended itself against cyberattacks – lessons for the US
As missiles rain down on Ukraine's telecommunications infrastructure, including Kyiv's TV tower, hackers have been attacking in cyberspace. Sergei Supinsky/AFP...
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Building back better, during and after COVID-19, with faster broadband
Farmers, cottagers and small business organizations are among the groups clamouring for better broadband in Ontario, especially in the midst...
Politicized science drove lunar exploration and Stalinist pseudoscience – but polarized scientific views are worse than ever
President Trump frequently and loudly disagreed with scientists. AP Photo/Evan Vucci, FileLast year one of my students in a history...
Apps against sexual violence have been tried before. They don’t work
shutterstock ShutterstockYesterday, New South Wales Police Commissioner Mick Fuller suggested technology should be part of the solution to growing concerns...
3D printing offers African countries an advantage in manufacturing
3D printing is an excellent match for smaller operators. Shutterstock Thousands of years ago, the blacksmith led a technological leap...
What is ‘Other’ in my iPhone storage, why is it taking up so much space and how do I clear it?
ShutterstockIf you’re an iPhone user, check your storage now by selecting Settings, then General and then iPhone Storage. You’ll probably...
For Mobility as a Service (MaaS) to solve our transport woes, some things need to change
The Whim app seamlessly connects users to multiple transport modes in Helsinki – public transport, taxis, car rental and car/bicycle...
Drugs, robots and the pursuit of pleasure – why experts are worried about AIs becoming addicts
Rock'n Roll Monkey/Unsplash, FALIn 1953, a Harvard psychologist thought he discovered pleasure – accidentally – within the cranium of a...
Is ‘Spot’ a good dog? Why we’re right to worry about unleashing robot quadrupeds
GettyImagesWhen it comes to dancing, pulling a sled, climbing stairs or doing tricks, “Spot” is definitely a good dog. It...
Robots will be FIFA champions – if they keep their eyes on the ball
The DARwIn-OP humanoid soccer-playing robot may look like a toy, but is a platform for groundbreaking artificial intelligence research. David...
