More than 90% of the world's central banks are looking at introducing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), to complement existing banknotes.
Economics & Business
Jul 2, 2024
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A campaign to block children's access to social media to limit online harm and unhealthy internet use is picking up momentum in Australian politics. The current age limit for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok ...
Social Sciences
Jun 11, 2024
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In times of crisis, effective humanitarian aid depends largely on the fast and efficient allocation of resources and personnel. Accurate data about the locations and movements of affected people in these situations is essential ...
Mathematics
Jun 3, 2024
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When did you last go anywhere without your cell phone? From maps and weather apps to social media platforms, we give consent for our phones to trace our footsteps and behavior. These curated mobility data are often used for ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 26, 2024
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Because of catfishing and other dating scams, privacy is essential on online dating sites, even more so than other places online. However, these privacy concerns can make people reticent to share the very personal information ...
Social Sciences
Apr 3, 2024
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Fiber, as the wearable material with the longest application in the history of humankind, is currently an ideal substrate for wearable devices due to its excellent breathability, flexibility, and ability to adapt perfectly ...
Optics & Photonics
Mar 1, 2024
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Plant phenotyping which explores the interplay between plant genotypes and their environment, has advanced with automated, high-throughput screening in greenhouses. However, managing the resulting extensive datasets is complex, ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Dec 20, 2023
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The right online review can win over a new customer or convince them to take their business elsewhere, but not every review is an honest product or service assessment. Bad actors looking to boost their sales have paid for ...
Economics & Business
Nov 3, 2023
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New York's highest court on Tuesday ruled police can resume a DNA searching method that can identify relatives of potential suspects, a technique that has helped solve crimes but caused privacy concerns.
Political science
Oct 25, 2023
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The UK's COVID inquiry is putting pandemic policymaking under the microscope. One of the key questions is who should make decisions in an emergency, and how.
Social Sciences
Jul 25, 2023
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