Kids go online. For school, for fun, for everything. But are they ready for it?

Teaching Kids Internet Safety

And are you ready to talk to them about how to keep safe online?

* https://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/bid/159129/10-Things-to-Teach-Your-Kids-About-Internet-Safety

* https://www.dhs.gov/employee-resources/news/2022/02/22/internet-safety-kids

* https://www.justice.gov/coronavirus/keeping-children-safe-online

There’s an active war going on in the world (there usually is). But now we’re getting to see something two modern countries going at it.

CyberWarfare

How does that look? And is it nearly as cool as it is in the movies?

* https://riskandinsurance.com/cyber-warfare-how-the-russia-ukraine-conflict-changes-the-global-cyber-risk-approach/

* https://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/599816-experts-seek-cyberwarfare-definition-following-recent-cyber-warnings

* https://spacenews.com/cyber-warfare-gets-real-for-satellite-operators/

* https://www.f-secure.com/us-en/consulting/our-thinking/state-sponsored-cyber-attacks

Star Wars is a lot of fun. Its commonly referred to as one of the most popular bits of science fiction that ever came up in popular culture. But is it really science fiction? Or is it science fantasy? What’s the difference?

Science vs Science Fiction – Part 1

Dr. Armstrong from the UH Institute from Astronomy joins us and takes us into this fun topic!

Science fiction has many tropes, “almost got it,” and totally wrong ideas. But that’s half the fun!

Science vs Science Fiction – Part 2

As such, we asked Dr. Armstrong to join us! We talk about science fiction, science fantasy, and what the science really is for some of our favorite things in sci-fi!

Also, be sure to check out 3 Minute Astronomy!

Jonathan got a Tesla, and has been putting it through its paces for the past few months.

A Tesla Experience

What is it like? What are his thoughts? Are there any things that are really cool or weird about it?

Tune in as Jonathan and LD get into this cool new car!

Unfortunately, the world is an interesting place right now. Over the years we’ve seen governments and bad actors spreading misinformation, trying to raise a fuss, and make online life a bit more misleading than it should be. Well, turn that up to 11!

Disinformation in 2022

So, what can you do?

* https://www.brookings.edu/techstream/how-disinformation-evolved-in-2020/

* https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fix-internet-roger-mcnamee-christopher-wylie-maria-ressa/

* https://www.state.gov/disarming-disinformation/

* https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cf5f9_077de61b35f1453295903e378e80948e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_600,h_800,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/How_to_Spot_Fake_News.webp

* https://www.themarginalian.org/2014/01/03/baloney-detection-kit-carl-sagan/

* https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/

Malware and Badware. Oh no!

Digital Defenses 101 – Malware, Part 1

What are they?

Well, join Jonathan, LD, and Sam as they discuss some of the various flavors of bad-ware out there trying to do bad to you.

We’ve been talking about malware and badware. What can you do about it?

Digital Defenses 101 – Malware, Part 2

Well, its time to talk about defenses! Anti-virus, anti-malware, and more!

* https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-malware-removal-and-protection-software

* https://www.techradar.com/best/best-malware-removal

* https://support.apple.com/guide/security/protecting-against-malware-sec469d47bd8/web

* https://www.malwarebytes.com/pricing

It’s that time of month! We’ve got Dr. Armstrong from the UH Institute for Astronomy with us.

Space Saturday with Dr. Armstrong – Part 1

We’re talking about the James Webb telescope, DART, advances  brought about by Hawai’i astronomers, and more!

Did you know that local Maui students are doing awesome stuff? Sure you did! But how awesome?

Space Saturday with Dr. Armstrong – Part 2

Well, time for Dr. Armstrong to brag on them a little.

Interested in HI STAR? Check out the website at https://outreach.ifa.hawaii.edu/histar-2/

More fun reading:

* https://www.eso.org/public/news/eso2120/

* https://www.suryaa.com/113029-astronomers-uncover-largest-group-of-rogue-planets-yet.html