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Surveillance laws are failing to protect privacy rights: what we found in six African countries
Shutterstock Tony Roberts, Institute of Development Studies On paper, privacy rights for citizens of countries throughout Africa are well protected.…
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified that the company’s algorithms are dangerous – here’s how they can manipulate you
Whistleblower Frances Haugen called Facebook’s algorithm dangerous. Matt McClain/The Washington Post via AP Filippo Menczer, Indiana University Former Facebook product…
Friday essay: on birds — feathered messengers from deep time
Matthew Newton, Bob Brown Foundation/AAP Delia Falconer, University of Technology Sydney When I experienced a great loss in in my…
Why students don’t attend lectures: what we found at a South African university
Most of the students surveyed only attended between one and four lectures over a three-week period. GettyImages Christie Swanepoel, University…
Africa’s rural universities aren’t delivering for the 21st Century
Rural universities are not prepared for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. SIA KAMBOU/AFP via Getty Image Chinaza Uleanya, University of South…
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The genocide of signed languages: protecting the linguistic rights of Africa’s deaf children
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The Greatest Regret of The Man Who Invented The AK-47
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Lightning safety: 10 myths—and the facts
“When thunder roars, go indoors!” is a truism that actually holds up. But much of what we think we know…
All We Know about iPhone 13, Release Date, Specs
All We Know about iPhone 13, Release Date, Specs. While the latest iPhone is still months from official release, here is all…
