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Society, Politics & Law
Why are many African governments wary of social media?
Much as in Europe, governments in Africa are nervous about how social media might influence the population. Charlotte Cross explores an difficult relationship.
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Digital & Computing
Porn licensing isn't the answer
The UK government thinks children can be protected from web porn by building barriers. Good luck with that, says Andrew Smith.
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History & The Arts
Reporting in the fog of an attack
As Channel 4 News showed following the Westminster attacks, it can be easy for even the best journalists to slip up covering a fast-moving story.
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Digital & Computing
What's up with Whatsapp - and should we weaken its security?
Following the murders in Westminster, UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd appeared to demand that Whatsapp and other messaging systems provide government with a backdoor to listen in. But how does Whatsapp keep users' secrets - and should we be telling them to stop?
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History & The Arts
Hound hub
Love labradors? Potty about poodles? Explore the Hound hub to find out more about our furry friends.
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Science, Maths & Technology
The Switch tells us a lot about Nintendo
Nintendo's new console, the Switch, makes perfect sense in light of the company's history, says Brendan Cassidy.
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Science, Maths & Technology
What is inclusive design and how are Microsoft using it to make the XBox better?
In this short video, Microsoft's XBox team explain how they used inclusive design to improve everyone's social gaming experience.
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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.