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Are pre-owned smartphones safe? How to choose a second-hand phone and avoid security risks

December 9, 2024

Buying a pre-owned phone doesn’t have to mean compromising your security – take these steps to enjoy the benefits of cutting-edge technology at a fraction of the cost. The modern smartphone has become an indispensable piece of technology. These powerful, pocket-sized computers enable us to do everything from hailing cabs to consulting with our local … More Are pre-owned smartphones safe? How to choose a second-hand phone and avoid security risks

Kathryn Thornton: Correcting Hubble’s vision

December 6, 2024

The veteran of four space missions discusses challenges faced by the Hubble Space Telescope and how human ingenuity and teamwork made Hubble’s success possible. Kathryn Thornton, a renowned astronaut and physicist, recounts the groundbreaking journey of the first servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope in 1993. Her talk dives into the critical challenges faced by Hubble … More Kathryn Thornton: Correcting Hubble’s vision

Philip Torr: AI to the people

December 5, 2024

We’re on the cusp of a technological revolution that is poised to transform our lives – and we hold the power to shape its impact. What kind of change will the AI revolution bring? Will artificial intelligence be a force for good or a tool for harm? That’s up to us. In his expansive talk, … More Philip Torr: AI to the people

Screentime as a reward: Should parents use it or lose it?

December 4, 2024

Winter holidays are just around the corner, and many kids will find shiny new devices under the Christmas tree. But as parents, we often grapple with a big question: should screentime really be used as a reward? We teamed up with child psychologist Jarmila Tomkova to explore why this seemingly harmless practice might not be … More Screentime as a reward: Should parents use it or lose it?

Police crack encrypted messaging service used by criminals, Europol says

December 4, 2024

European authorities, led by Europol, have dismantled an encrypted messaging service called MATRIX, which was used for international drug and arms trafficking According to Reuters*, the service was discovered on the phone of a criminal involved in the 2021 murder of Dutch crime reporter Peter R. de Vries. Over three months, Dutch and French authorities … More Police crack encrypted messaging service used by criminals, Europol says