Online privacy policies can be 90,000 words long. Here are 3 ways to simplify them
Research shows using images in privacy policies makes them shorter and more understandable. …
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Science/Technology
Trump has fired a major cyber security investigations body. It’s a risky move
The well-respected Cyber Safety Review Board investigated some of the worst cyber security attacks in US history. Now, it faces an uncertain future. …
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‘Move fast and break things’: Trump’s $500 billion AI project has major risks
Trump wants the US to build ever more faster, more powerful AI systems – without considering crucial safety concerns. …
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Your fuzzy flannel pyjamas could be incredibly flammable – here’s what to know
In Australia, clothing doesn’t have to carry a label with its fibre contents. That means we don’t always know how flammable a garment might be. …
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‘A mini climate-control system’: the tech behind sportswear at the Australian Open
The clothes tennis stars wear are much more than fashion. …
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Earth is bombarded with rocks from space – but who gets to keep these ultimate antiques?
Meteorites offer vital clues to the mysteries of the universe. But many are being lost to private collectors, potentially creating tension between finders and scientists. …
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Despite fears of falling trust in expert knowledge, a global survey shows New Zealanders value science highly
Even if there’s no acute crisis of trust in science, we shouldn’t minimise the disproportionate impact vocal minorities who distrust science may have on policy and society. …
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What’s going on with TikTok in the US, and what will this mean for Australia?
After briefly ‘going dark’, TikTok has returned to the screens of users in the US. But the situation remains slippery. …
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Why is one half of Mars so different to the other? ‘Marsquakes’ may have just revealed the answer
The ‘Martian dichotomy’ is one of the Solar System’s greatest mysteries – but new research in closing in on a solution. …
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How is Antarctica melting, exactly? Crucial details are beginning to come into focus
The Antarctic ice sheet is nearly twice the area of Australia and holds enough freshwater to raise global sea levels by 58 metres. …
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