Abusive Surveillance: When Technology Tracks a Citizen
The case of Navy veteran Napoleon Jones, arrested after recording a traffic stop, highlights the controversial use of Flock cameras by Wisconsin police.
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How the Disaster of 'Forever Chemicals' Was Kept Secret
'Forever chemicals' are ubiquitous in our environment, but their dangers were hidden for decades by companies like 3M. Learn how this environmental crisis was kept under wraps for so long.
ReadDeft: A Gradual Type System for Janet
Discover how Deft enhances the Janet language with a gradual type system, combining bidirectional inference, static analysis, and runtime checks.
ReadThe Trusting-Trust Attack on an Entire Linux Distribution via the strip Utility
Explore how a vulnerability in the GNU strip utility can compromise an entire Linux distribution, illustrating a type of attack that goes beyond traditional compiler-based threats.
ReadGlobal Warming Will Exceed 1.5-Degree Limit, UN Says
Global warming is about to cross a critical threshold. The UN suggests innovative solutions to reverse this trend.
ReadCan Guitar Frets Perform Multiplication?
The notion that guitar frets can perform multiplication might seem odd, but it is based on a solid mathematical foundation linked to logarithms. Let's explore how musical theory and mathematics intertwine in surprising ways.
ReadNetherlands Withdraws Gold from the US: Anticipating Geopolitical Instability
In a strategic move, the Netherlands has relocated tonnes of its gold reserves from the US and Canada to the Bank of England, citing concerns over geopolitical instability. How does this action shed light on current global challenges?
ReadBabashka 1.13.220 Introduces FFI: A Game Changer for Clojure Scripting
The latest Babashka release introduces a groundbreaking feature: the ability to use C libraries directly in Clojure scripts. Discover how this integration can transform your development process.
ReadGovernment Rails Site Hit Hours After CVE Patch
A government site running Ruby on Rails was compromised shortly after a security patch release. Learn how this happened and how to prevent it from happening to you.
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