A mathematician walks into a bar (of disinformation)
Disinformation, misinformation, infotainment, algowars — if the debates over the future of media the past few decades have meant anything, they’ve at least left a pungent imprint on the English language. There’s been a lot of invective and fear.....»»
For Math Fans: Some Puzzles from Game of Life Creator John Conway
The great British mathematician passed away from COVID-19 last year. To celebrate his memory, here is a small sampling of the recreational mathematics he loved so well -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
National Park Nature Walks: A New Pop-Up Podcast Series
Take an acoustic journey into some of the most unique places in the country -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
How to fundraise over Zoom more effectively
Even though in-person drinks and coffee walks are on the horizon, virtual fundraising isn’t going away. It’s imperative to ensure your virtual pitch is as effective as your IRL one. Max Greenwald Contributor.....»»
NOVID Tracing App Scans Your Social Circle for COVID-19 Risk
Developed by a Carnegie Mellon mathematician, the app uses ultrasound, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi to serve as an early-warning system .entry-content .tisubhead { color: #999999; font-family: verdana; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bo.....»»
DC’s Rorschach: A detective walks into a world shaped by squids and superheroes
During COVID-19, Rorschach has been something to look forward to each month. Enlarge / Thank you for giving me something to look forward to, DC Comics. (credit: Nathan Mattise) Warning: Though we'll take great pains not to spoil anything import.....»»
Las Vegas Pushes To Become First To Ban Ornamental Grass
With a first-in-the-nation policy, Las Vegas is seeking to ban grass that nobody walks on. "Las Vegas-area water officials have spent two decades trying to get people to replace thirsty greenery with desert plants, and now they're asking the Nevada L.....»»
The Global Business of Professional Trolling
Professional political trolling is still a thriving underground industry around the world, despite crackdowns from the biggest tech firms. From a report: Coordinated online disinformation efforts offer governments and political actors a fast, cheap w.....»»
These shapeshifting streetlights are slow tech at its finest
Bloomlight doesn’t just light up when you walk by. It bends toward you—and blooms. There’s a scene in Alice in Wonderland where Alice walks into a garden and hears a voice. She turns and sees a rose that has come to life, its red.....»»
National Park Nature Walks, Episode 4: Beautiful Swamp
Here is our next installment of a new pop-up podcast miniseries that takes your ears into the deep sound of nature. Host Jacob Job, an ecologist and audiophile, brings you inches away from a... -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Facebook freezes Maduro"s page over Covid claim
Venezuela's president will not be able to post for 30 days for disinformation over a herbal remedy......»»
Congress Questioned Big Tech CEOs For 5 Hours Without Getting Any Good Answers
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Engadget: More than five hours of questioning later, we have learned very little about the state of disinformation from today's marathon hearing with Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Dorsey and Sundar Pichai. Democrats p.....»»
Progress Continues On Recreating the Babbage Programmable Computer
Long-time Slashdot reader RockDoctor writes: A project to create a working example of [english mathematician and computer pioneer Charles Babbage's] original "steampunk computer," referred to by Babbage as the "Analytical Engine 30," is continuing. T.....»»
Covid vaccine: Social media urged to remove "disinfo dozen"
Twelve people who spread the majority of vaccine disinformation should be removed, US lawmaker says......»»
Watch Zuckerberg, Pichai and Dorsey testify at the House hearing on disinformation and extremism
Big tech is back on the virtual hill. Three of tech’s most prominent CEOs will appear before the House Energy and Commerce committee today at 9 a.m. PT as lawmakers grill the companies on their failure to contain disinformation and extremism. I.....»»
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey busted for tweeting during congressional hearing
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey got called out by Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-NY) for tweeting during today’s congressional hearing on disinformation and extremism. The tech exec’s tweet was likely expressing frustration with the format of the hearing,.....»»
CDMA vs. GSM: Communication standards explained
What are CDMA and GSM? Our guide walks you through the two wireless standards and what they mean for you......»»
Mathematics, Politics, and Justice Denied
A mathematician uses statistical science to prove gerrymandering, and courts are sometimes convinced .detail-wrapper .article-detail .media-wrapper .buttons { font-family: Theinhardt-Regular,sans-serif; display: none; clear: both; paddi.....»»
Call of Duty: Warzone guide with tips and tricks to win the war
Surviving in Call of Duty: Warzone is no easy feat, especially for new players. This guide walks you through everything you'll need to earn a Warzone victory......»»
Russian Disinformation Campaign Aims To Undermine Confidence in Pfizer and Other Covid-19 Vaccines, US Officials Say
Russian intelligence agencies have mounted a campaign to undermine confidence in Pfizer's and other Western vaccines, using online publications that in recent months have questioned the vaccines' development and safety, U.S. officials said. From a re.....»»
Flamingos poisoned by illegal lead pellets in Greek lagoon
On a country road that the locals have dubbed 'Flamingo Street' Stavros Kalpakis walks alongside the tall reeds of Agios Mamas, a small northern Greek lagoon, peering through binoculars......»»