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Young people risk drifting into serious online offenses through a slippery slope of high-risk digital behavior

New findings from the University of East London show that online risk-taking is widespread among young people, with behaviors such as digital piracy, accessing risky online spaces or engaging with harmful content having a high […]

Handmade learning: Students weave sustainability lessons into rag rugs

Rag rugs, the kind Grandma used to make from worn-out sheets and bits of cloth, may seem like relics from a bygone era, but they hold valuable modern-day lessons.This post was originally published on this […]

Can a hashtag help prevent atrocities? Study shows social media can be a powerful tool

Social media is often criticized for fueling misinformation and violence, but it could actually play a role in preventing genocide and mass atrocities—if used strategically.This post was originally published on this site

Rural coworking spaces thrive on community ties and mixed funding models

Coworking spaces have emerged as an alternative to traditional workplaces. Driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of remote working, these spaces are becoming increasingly common in cities, as well as in rural areas, […]

British redcoat’s lost memoir reveals harsh realities of life as a disabled veteran

Archival discoveries including a 19th-century autobiography transform our understanding of Shadrach Byfield, an English veteran of the War of 1812 who buried his own amputated arm and designed a custom prosthesis.This post was originally published […]

Study shows how kidnapping of athlete’s father influenced society, president across continents

Sports are often viewed as an escape from the problems of the real world. But when a Colombian soccer star’s father was kidnapped, the resulting media coverage helped move the story from the field of […]

Digital mark and data protection guidelines ‘silence’ on AI training prevents effective competition, experts warn

A “silence” in new data guidelines risks preventing fair competition in AI development and allows dominant firms to strengthen their artificial intelligence, experts have warned.This post was originally published on this site

Generative AI tool helps 3D print personalized items that withstand daily use

Generative artificial intelligence models have left such an indelible impact on digital content creation that it’s getting harder to recall what the internet was like before it. You can call on these AI tools for […]

Gaps between perception and reality might be putting the brakes on electric vehicle sales in rural areas

A University of Michigan survey of 1,000 rural Michigan residents reveals a striking gap between perception and reality when it comes to electric vehicles.This post was originally published on this site

Whether or not US acquires Greenland, the island will be at the center of a massive military build-up in the Arctic

Donald Trump is clearly in a hurry to dominate the political narrative in his second term of office. He began 2026 with strikes in Syria against Islamic State groups, the kidnapping of Venezuelan president Nicolás […]