African tech startups cater to continent's needs
African startups, addressing overlooked needs, are putting the spotlight on a burgeoning tech scene, despite challenges like inequality and limited digitalization.
May 31, 2024
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The French 'Erin Brockovich' vs Goodyear
For a decade, French former childcare worker Sophie Rollet carried out her own, lonely investigation to make US auto equipment group Goodyear accountable for the death of her husband, Jean-Paul, in a collision linked to the ...
May 19, 2024
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The massive health care hack is now being investigated by the federal Office of Civil Rights
Federal civil rights investigators are looking into whether protected health information was exposed in the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare.
Mar 14, 2024
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A large US health care tech company was hacked. It's leading to billing delays and security concerns
Health care providers across the country are reeling from a cyberattack on a massive U.S. health care technology company that has threatened the security of patients' information and is delaying some prescriptions and paychecks ...
Mar 1, 2024
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Notorious ransomware group launched cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group
A ransomware group known as Blackcat was responsible for launching a cyberattack last week at UnitedHealth Group that resulted in nationwide disruption of prescription orders, Reuters reported Feb. 26.
Feb 27, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Discovery of new Li ion conductor unlocks new direction for sustainable batteries
One of the grand challenges for materials science is the design and discovery of new materials that address global priorities such as Net Zero.
Feb 15, 2024
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US YouTuber who staged plane crash jailed for six months
A daredevil YouTuber who deliberately crashed his plane to boost the number of viewers on his channel and then lied about it to investigators has been jailed for six months after reaching a plea deal, US authorities said ...
Dec 5, 2023
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Computer Sciences
First-ever study of wartime deepfakes reveals their impact on news media
A first ever study of wartime deepfake videos reveals their impact on news media and outlines implications for social media companies, media organizations and governments.
Oct 27, 2023
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Engineering
Morocco earthquake: Why traditional earthen architecture is not to blame for the destruction communities have endured
The 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Morocco on Friday, September 8 has claimed almost 3,000 lives. A further 5,530 people are injured, and the death toll is expected to rise.
Sep 18, 2023
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Engineering
Unsexy but vital: Why Australia's warnings over grid reliability are really about building more transmission lines
"To ensure Australian consumers continue to have access to reliable electricity supplies, it's critical that planned investments in transmission, generation and storage projects are urgently delivered."
Aug 31, 2023
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