Smartphone use linked to ADHD behaviors in teens
Teens who frequently use their ubiquitous smartphones and multimedia devices are more likely to develop ADHD symptoms.
Technology
Much of the internet could soon be under water
The physical internet—cables, data centers, etc.—is threatened in coastal cities: climate change & rising sea levels could drown it.
Hackers shut down 911 in Baltimore, gov’t in Atlanta
Computer hackers have breached major government computers in Atlanta and Baltimore, giving us reason to raise an alarm.
State robotics championships this weekend
There's a statewide competition this weekend for robotics in just about all 50 states. National competition to follow.
Please keep young children away from Tide pods
A ridiculous (and dangerous) challenge seemed so implausible that I didn't believe it was happening. A Md. student set me straight.
Another data breach, this time in New York
Personal data about dozens of New York students was compromised by a former employee of one of the state's vendors for testing.
Lonely at lunch? This app might help.
Bullied students often find themselves alone at lunch, but an app tries to reduce the harmful effects of being an outcast at the lunch table.
Memristors can benefit our artificial intelligence
Making artificial intelligence that assists in teaching and learning more efficient means using special components both to store data and solve problems.
Tech leaders, all female, say change is needed
There's more to equality than the number of women promoted in technology-related careers or companies; end sexism.
Things old and new in Austin in late fall
A $1bn bond issue, new technology, old and new books, movies, and a Texas Teacher of the Year who used to work in Hollywood.