Can't Leave The House? Try Playing Competitive Video Games
"There's a joke going around that once the quarantine ends, everyone's going to be like a thousand times better," says one college esports competitor.
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Feds Warn States That Online Voting Experiments Are 'High-Risk'
As some states turn to Internet voting to increase accessibility for vulnerable populations, the federal government sends out an eight-page report detailing the risks.
Twitter Now Labels 'Potentially Harmful' Coronavirus Tweets
Tweets that contain information deemed misleading, disputed or unverified will now carry labels warning about problematic content as Twitter attempts to combat fake news on the platform.
Google Says Most Of Its Employees Will Likely Work Remotely Through End of Year
The tech giant announces it is extending its previous work-from-home plans for most of its staff and will begin reopening offices this summer.
Your Boss May Soon Track You At Work For Coronavirus Safety
Companies around the country are figuring out how to safely reopen office during the pandemic. The new normal might involve smartphone apps and badges to track employees.
Karissa Sanbonmatsu: What Can Epigenetics Tell Us About Sex And Gender?
We're used to thinking of DNA as a rigid blueprint. Karissa Sanbonmatsu researches how our environment affects the way DNA expresses itself—especially when it comes to sex and gender.
Zoom To Crack Down on Zoombombing, In Deal With NY Attorney General
The company has agreed to launch a new internal data security program and will take other steps to combat hacker disruptions.
Some Companies Are Turning To Tracking Technologies To Ensure Safe Reopening
Companies around the country are figuring out how to get back to offices safely during the pandemic. The new normal might involve smartphone apps and badges to track employees.
Why Fake Video, Audio May Not Be As Powerful In Spreading Disinformation As Feared
"Deepfakes" have received a lot of attention as a way to potentially spread misleading or false information and influence public opinion. But two specialists say that might not be a huge concern.
How To Listen To The Recordings Of The Supreme Court Hearings
The Supreme Court is now holding hearings over a teleconference, making the audio publicly available. Jerry Goldman, the founder of the Oyez Project, offers some guidance on how to listen to it.