Contactless 3-D fingerprint identification
A new system improves the speed and accuracy of fingerprint scanning and matching by using 3-D technology. No pressing required.
Engineering
Oct 11, 2018
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Interactive research map reveals multi-billion-dollar U.S immigration industry
An interactive website which investigates the rising investment in detention, enforcement, and deportation of immigrant families in the U.S has been released by a group of researchers and academics this week.
Social Sciences
Oct 2, 2018
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Being smart about illegal wildlife trade—why local communities matter
Illegal wildlife trade is having a devastating impact on elephants, tigers and rhinos, pushing these iconic animals – and less well-known species such as sturgeon, geckos, pangolins and hornbills – to the brink of extinction. ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 2, 2018
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Illegal ivory dealers starting to use similar code words to hide online sales
Ivory sellers in Europe are using the same code words in different languages to covertly advertise items for sale, potentially making it easier for law enforcement agencies to uncover such activities by reducing the number ...
Ecology
Sep 25, 2018
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Beyond ivory – championing the neglected victims of illegal wildlife trade
The many threats to our planet's biodiversity posed by illegal wildlife trade are as varied as they are daunting, and you could be forgiven for feeling deflated after reading the first installment of this two-part blog. But ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 21, 2018
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Facial recognition touted as 'user friendly' system for airports
As facial recognition technology use generates intense scrutiny, a new system unveiled at Washington's Dulles airport is being touted as a "user friendly" way to help ease congestion for air travelers.
Security
Sep 8, 2018
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'Five Eyes' agencies demand reignites encryption debate
Privacy and human rights organizations expressed concern Tuesday after a coalition of intelligence agencies renewed a call for technology companies to allow so-called "backdoor" access to encrypted content and devices.
Security
Sep 4, 2018
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LinkedIn says it's working to combat Chinese spy accounts
LinkedIn says it's working to combat Chinese espionage activity targeting users of the online career network.
Internet
Aug 31, 2018
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Glaring racial disparities in out-of-school suspensions, a warning about the role of on-site law enforcement
A new University of Pittsburgh study of Allegheny County schools shows severe racial disparities in out-of-school suspensions with a rate that is double for African-American students compared to their non-Black classmates.
Social Sciences
Aug 22, 2018
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India calls for WhatApp reforms after lynchings
India on Tuesday called on WhatsApp to clamp down on fake news spread on the messaging app that has been blamed for lynchings across the vast South Asian country.
Internet
Aug 21, 2018
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