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• Ecology
  Ecosystems
  Nature
  Rainforests
  Ecology Research
  Tsunamis
   
  

  The Natural Ecosystems in the Colombian Orinoco Basin Are in Danger

  March 12, 2013 — About 80 percent of the total area of the Orinoco basin -- one of the most biodiverse and vulnerable regions on our planet -- is covered by natural ecosystems. Sadly, most of them are located outside ... > full story
• Privacy Issues
  Computers and Internet
  Encryption
  Hacking
  Consumer Behavior
  Statistics
   
  

  Online Records Could Expose Intimate Details and Personality Traits of Millions

  March 11, 2013 — Research shows that intimate personal attributes can be predicted with high levels of accuracy from "traces" left by seemingly innocuous digital behavior, in this case Facebook Likes -- raising ... > full story
• Internet
  Communications
  Computers and Internet
  Information Technology
  Privacy Issues
  Encryption
   

  'Bad Neighborhoods' on the Internet Are a Real Nuisance

  March 8, 2013 — Of the 42,000 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) surveyed, just 20 were found to be responsible for nearly half of all the internet addresses that send spam. That just is one of the striking results ... > full story
• Educational Policy
  Political Science
  Privacy Issues
  Funding Policy
  Conflict
  Transportation Issues
   
  

  Texans Not Eager to Change Gun Laws

  March 6, 2013 — Poll shows large majority of Texans support background checks for all gun purchases, but they are not eager to change existing gun ... > full story
• Information Technology
  Encryption
  Hacking
  Computers and Internet
  Markets and Finance
  Computer Modeling
   

  Shadows Over Data Sharing

  March 5, 2013 — Experience gained from data sharing during the human genome sequencing project could apply to the broader research community. Experts look at the history of the debates surrounding data access during ... > full story
• Mobile Computing
  Telecommunications
  Computers and Internet
  Internet
  Communications
  Technology
   

  Netradar Reveals the Quality of Mobile Internet Connections

  March 4, 2013 — Netradar is a free service that provides neutral, accurate information about the quality of mobile Internet connections and mobile devices collected by end users themselves throughout the world. ... > full story
• Alcoholism
  Child Psychology
  Infant's Health
  Addiction
  Child Development
  Children's Health
   

  British Children More Exposed to Alcohol Promotion Than Adults, Experts Warn

  February 28, 2013 — Children in Britain are more exposed to alcohol promotion than adults and need much stronger protection, warn ... > full story
• Children's Health
  Educational Psychology
  Educational Policy
  Child Psychology
  Child Development
  Parenting
   

  Closer Personal Relationships Could Help Teens Overcome Learning Disabilities

  February 28, 2013 — A new study from Israel says that children with learning disabilities develop less secure attachments with mothers and teachers, and that closer and more secure relationships with parents and adults ... > full story
• Information Technology
  Hacking
  Computers and Internet
  Encryption
  Automotive and Transportation
  Vehicles
   

  Hello Car, What Is the Password?

  February 28, 2013 — As cars get clever -- bristling with computer chips and networking capabilities -- an EU-funded project makes sure that your car's data stays safe and the networks are secure from hackers and ... > full story
• Fish
  Privacy Issues
  Fisheries
  Marine Biology
  Biodiversity
  Land Management
   

  How Much Protection Is Enough?

  February 27, 2013 — Protection of marine areas from fishing increases density and biomass of fish and invertebrates (such as lobster and scallops), finds a systematic review. The success of a protected area was also ... > full story

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