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Digital & Computing
How is the internet helping ensure parliamentary accountability in Bangladesh?
Although Bangladeshi MPs are slow to adopt Facebook and other methods of directy communication with constituents, a new service is closing the gap between representatives and the people.
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History & The Arts
Should Trump's tweets be a matter of record?
When the President deletes a tweet, he's wiping out material of value to historians. Potentially. Shontavia Johnson explains what's at risk.
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Digital & Computing
Can we overcome cyber-fatigue to secure ourselves online?
Richard Forno says focusing on short-term fixes might make us too exhausted to shape a long term solution to the challenges of cybersecurity.
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Society, Politics & Law
Is Tinder changing the way the world dates?
Research suggests that - far from taking the anxiety out of dating - apps like Tinder introduce a new set of worries.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
What happens when you fall ill on a plane?
If you get sick during a plane flight, the doctors treating you will most likely be thousands of miles away.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Fake news, filter bubbles and Facebook
Who's to blame for the rapid spread of fake news in social media site Facebook?
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Digital & Computing
What is a password manager - and should I be using one?
Password managers can make keeping track of your online security a little easier. But are the downsides to using them?
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Society, Politics & Law
Why is the UK government proposing to bring 1950s values to online pornography?
New proposals to outlaw material on the internet mean 1950s standards are going to be applied in 2016, explains Dr Samantha Pegg. Note that this article contrains frank descriptions of sexual activity.
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Society, Politics & Law
Attacked but not hacked: How secure was the US election?
Fears that hackers might try and alter figures at the ballot boxes were unfounded - but that doesn't mean the US democratic process didn't come under exteme strrain, believes Richard Forno.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Taxes and privacy: A tech business reading list
Tax judgements, privacy concerns, wonky algorithms, Labour's digital plans and antitrust worries. OpenLearn brings you a quick guide to a busy day of technology stories.
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Digital & Computing
How are Snapchat filters allowing survivors of sexual assault tell their stories?
The ability to disguise yourself is allowing Indians to talk openly about the crimes they've been victims of - without having to reveal their identities.
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Money & Business
Managing virtual project teams
Many projects are now ‘virtual’, i.e. some or all of the team are located remotely and may be working in different time zones. The project manager needs all the traditional soft skills, and more. This free course, Managing virtual project teams, looks at knowledge and techniques which underpin team selection and then consider the additional ...