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- Can Covid Shrink Your Brain?
Two years into this pandemic, we're all being told it's time to live with Covid-19. Many people are now vaccinated, and the death rate is dropping because of it. However new research shows that even if you just get mild symptoms, the covid virus could have a significant impact on your brain.
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14 min - Let It Grow
For a long time our strategy of dealing with the risk of fires has been to conduct hazard reduction burns. Less fuel, should mean less fires. However researchers have found that letting a forest grow might be the best strategy.
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16 min - Have Finfluencers Gone Too far?
Finfluencers, or financial influencers, often provide financial information on social media platforms like TikTok or YouTube. For the most successful influencers, they could see videos racking up hundreds of thousands of views, and lucrative brand deals. But some of these influencers have regulators concerned.
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14 min - Voice of the People
Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, one voice has stood out from the crowd.
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14 min - Is Meta Responsible For Scam Ads?
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has commenced legal action against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook over scam ads on its platforms. The ACCC is alleging that Meta engaged in "false, misleading, or deceptive conduct" in relation to cryptocurrency scams on Facebook that involve fake celebrity endorsements. So how do these scams work, and what else can Meta do to stop them?
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14 min - Is Your Antivirus Software At Risk?
This week the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) issued a warning against the use of products made by the Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky. So who are Kaspersky, and is there a real threat from using its software?
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16 min - The Problem With Cobalt
Cobalt is used to help stabilise lithium-ion batteries. It can help manufacturers make batteries safer, while increasing energy density and ultimately improving battery life. However 70% of the world's cobalt mining happens in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country that is rich in minerals, but also economically poor.
Michael Davie's report for Foreign Correspondent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V3bIzNX4co
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25 min - The Kyiv Independent
The Kyiv Independent was launched in late 2021 after journalists producing The Kyiv Post were fired after questioning hiring decisions made by its owner. Journalists went out on their own to start a new publication, and within a few months of launch found themselves covering a Russian invasion.
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16 min - Inside the World of College Esports
Competitive gaming tournaments have been around about as long as video games themselves. With the rise of professional esports in the 2000s, it was only a matter of time before esports made its way into universities. Now, colleges across the United States are embracing games and competition, offering their own programs. An esports scholarship might even help you get into a college that you may not have been accepted into otherwise. But esports still faces many challenges, particularly at the collegiate level.
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36 min - The Russian Oil and Gas Dilemma
The war between Ukraine and Russia has resulted in significant economic sanctions for the Russian economy. However these sanctions have involved a delicate balance, driven by a need to put pressure on Russia without creating issues for global fuel supplies.
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The Defrag is your guide to news at the intersection of technology, business, politics, and science. We'll ask hard questions, challenge ideas, and help bring some order to the news.