The urgent problem Schools have been ordered to teach online — yet hundreds of thousands of pupils in the UK have no access to a computer at home. The Government is buying 1.3 million laptops, but this is taking time and lockdown children need them now. Abigail Rusling says sharing a laptop between her children … Read more
Today England rugby star Maro Itoje throws his weight behind the ‘digital divide’ campaign; his aim to guarantee laptops for all disadvantaged children in the UK. Here he talks to Frances Hardy about why he is passionately committed to equal education for all: Having been born into a family that prized education as the key … Read more
Hackers breach Foreign Office computers in cyber attack on Government countryside outpost Hackers targeted Wilton Park, a government agency operating out of mansion No evidence they have stolen any data but the outpost’s is increasing security Sources said National Cyber Security Centre was called in to help investigate By Jack Elsom For Mailonline Published: 22:35 … Read more
Bioterrorists can trick scientists into making dangerous toxins or viruses by infecting lab computers with malware that alters synthetic DNA they produce for experiments A new cyberattack tricks scientists into making toxic chemicals or viruses Hackers can infect computers with malware to change DNA sequences They can bypass protocols set to scan DNA for malicious … Read more
Manchester United are being held to ransom for millions of pounds by cyber criminals who have crippled the club’s systems, Sportsmail can reveal. United have brought in a team of technical experts to contain the potentially ‘disastrous’ attack that was launched more than a week ago. But it’s understood the hackers still have United in … Read more
Children who write by hand learn and remember more than those that use computers, with pen and paper sparking activity in part of the brain responsible for attention, experts say A study finds children learn and remember more when the write things down This is compared to using a computer or other devices to jot … Read more
Quantum computers are sensitive to cosmic rays and other forms of radiation, a new study found, suggesting future machines may have to be built underground. The practicality of quantum computing hangs on the integrity of the quantum bit, or qubit, and how long it can operate before information is lost, researchers explained. A team from … Read more
NASA is monitoring a ‘small but evolving dent’ in Earth’s magnetic field that could impact satellites and spacecraft. Stretching from South American and to southwest Africa is the South Atlantic Anomaly (SSA), which is a weakened spot in the field that allows charged particles from the sun to dip closer to the surface than usual. … Read more
A new ‘cyborg-like’ technology has been developed to safely merge electronic devices with human tissue to better monitor health and track tumours. Scientists from the University of Delaware found a way to attach devices inside a human body by connecting it to tissue using a coating that is more energy efficient. Connecting electronics to tissue … Read more
Tiffany Haddish helps hand out computers to students in foster care during drive-thru giveaway event in LA By Kevin Kayhart For Dailymail.com Published: 05:21 BST, 31 July 2020 | Updated: 05:21 BST, 31 July 2020 Tiffany Haddish has been giving back to her home city of Los Angeles by donating her time and money to … Read more