How QR codes work and what makes them dangerous – a computer scientist explains

Here’s what happens when you scan one of those ubiquitous two-dimensional black-and-white patterns.

Scott Ruoti, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, University of Tennessee • conversation
April 7, 2022 ~6 min

From ghosting to 'backburner' relationships: the reasons people behave so badly on dating apps

If you use dating apps, you might have experienced ghosting, or worse.

Martin Graff, Senior Lecturer in Psychology of Relationships, University of South Wales • conversation
March 23, 2022 ~6 min


From ghosting to 'backburner' relationships: the reasons why people behave so badly on dating apps

If you use dating apps, you might have experienced ghosting, or worse.

Martin Graff, Senior Lecturer in Psychology of Relationships, University of South Wales • conversation
March 23, 2022 ~6 min

US Launches App to Fight Terrorism

VOA Learning English • voa
Feb. 9, 2022 ~4 min

Technologies Used at the Beijing Olympics

VOA Learning English • voa
Feb. 9, 2022 ~6 min

Is a mobile app as good as seeing a therapist?

A closer look at the mental health apps that claim to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses.

Stephanie Collier • harvard
Feb. 8, 2022 ~3 min

ShakeAlert earthquake warnings can give people time to protect themselves – but so far, few have actually done so

When researchers look at CCTV footage of how people really react during earthquakes – as opposed to what they report after the fact – it looks like alerts aren’t yet inspiring protective action.

Dare A. Baldwin, Full Professor, Psychology and Clark Honors College, University of Oregon • conversation
Jan. 20, 2022 ~9 min

'Sextortion' leads to financial losses and psychological trauma. Here's what to look out for on dating apps

Attackers gain the trust of vulnerable individuals to obtain sexually explicit photos or videos via the internet, and then use these materials to blackmail victims.

Calli Tzani, Senior Lecturer in Investigative Psychology, University of Huddersfield • conversation
Jan. 4, 2022 ~6 min


'Dataraising' – when you're asked to chip in with data instead of money

Informed data donations are different from the usual online data experience. They’re easier to manage because of technological advances.

Lucy Bernholz, Senior Research Scholar of Philanthropy and Civil Society, Stanford University • conversation
Jan. 4, 2022 ~9 min

Tools tame the wild data of animal tracking

A set of tools called Movebank makes it easier to gather and manage massive amounts of animal tracking data.

Laura Oleniacz - NC State • futurity
Dec. 30, 2021 ~7 min

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