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Today's Teens Are Not As Bad As We're Led To Believe

Today's Teens Are Not As Bad As We're Led To Believe

Dec 02 2014 | comment(s)


What do you presume about me? auremar/Shutterstock

By James Williams, University of Sussex

Cracks In Cryptography: Codebreaking Has Moved On Since Turing's Day

Cracks In Cryptography: Codebreaking Has Moved On Since Turing's Day

Dec 02 2014 | comment(s)


After decades of cracking, the cracks are appearing in cryptography. infobunny, CC BY

By Bill Buchanan, Edinburgh Napier University

We have always been been intrigued by keeping secrets and uncovering the secrets of others, whether that’s childhood secret messages, or secrets and codebreaking of national importance.

Beyond The ‘Poo Bus’: Human Waste Has Many Uses

Beyond The ‘Poo Bus’: Human Waste Has Many Uses

Dec 01 2014 | comment(s)


All aboard. Ben Birchall/PA

By Sarah Jewitt, University of Nottingham

A British “poo bus” went into service last week, powered by biomethane energy derived from human waste at a sewage plant.

Privacy For Safety: How Much Will You Forfeit?

Privacy For Safety: How Much Will You Forfeit?

Dec 01 2014 | comment(s)


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By Carsten Maple, University of Warwick

Why Modern Medical Students Are Staying Away From Psychiatry

Why Modern Medical Students Are Staying Away From Psychiatry

Dec 01 2014 | comment(s)


Physician attitudes towards mental illness can reflect the general public's prejudice. Dariush M/ Shutterstock

By Adam Brenner, UT Southwestern Medical Center

EU Obsession With Google Shows How Little It Understands 21st Century Economics

EU Obsession With Google Shows How Little It Understands 21st Century Economics

Nov 30 2014 | comment(s)


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By David Glance, University of Western Australia

The Parliament of the European Union last week voted to call on member states and the European Commission to investigate the operation of search engines in Europe to ensure “a balanced, fair and open Internet search structure”.