Is there finally more help in the fight against robocalls?
New tools are coming to fight robocalls, but don't expect unwanted calls to disappear.
Telecom
Jun 5, 2019
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Invasive species and habitat loss our biggest biodiversity threats
Invasive species and habitat loss are the biggest threats to Australian biodiversity, according to new research by the Threatened Species Recovery Hub in partnership with The University of Queensland.
Ecology
Dec 10, 2018
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Facebook chief says internet firms in 'arms race' for democracy
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg said late Tuesday that the leading social network and other internet firms are in an arms race to defend democracy.
Internet
Sep 5, 2018
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Deadly behavior-modifying weapon identified in insect-world chemical arms race
Scientists probing one of the mysteries of the insect world have identified a powerful chemical weapon used in the arms race between fungus-farming leafcutter ants and the parasites that plague them.
Plants & Animals
Jun 7, 2018
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World War III is being waged in cyberspace
My introduction to advanced communication technology (i.e. the Internet and World Wide Web) came in 1999.
Security
Oct 5, 2017
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Spotify and Hulu team up to bring $4.99 subscription bundle to students
In the arms race for streaming supremacy, music and television services online have become more divided than ever.
Internet
Sep 15, 2017
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Artificial intelligence cyber attacks are coming – but what does that mean?
The next major cyberattack could involve artificial intelligence systems. It could even happen soon: At a recent cybersecurity conference, 62 industry professionals, out of the 100 questioned, said they thought the first ...
Security
Aug 28, 2017
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The economic consequences of the arms race—military spending is harmful for growth
Is military spending good for economic growth? According to some studies, the answer is affirmative. Military spending boosts business confidence, particularly in conflicting countries, which facilitates physical investment ...
Economics & Business
Jul 7, 2017
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Can CRISPR feed the world?
As the world's population rises, scientists want to edit the genes of potatoes and wheat to help them fight plant diseases that cause famine.
Biotechnology
May 18, 2017
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A molecular on/off switch for CRISPR
Picture bacteria and viruses locked in an arms race. For many bacteria, one line of defense against viral infection is a sophisticated RNA-guided "immune system" called CRISPR-Cas. At the center of this system is a surveillance ...
Biotechnology
Mar 28, 2017
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