AI is in danger of becoming too male – new research
Only 13.83% of AI authors in arXiv are women and, in relative terms, the proportion of AI papers co-authored by at least one woman has not improved since the 1990s.
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Arguing over whether girls can’t or won’t study science stops us fixing the problem
After the expressions of joy or despair have faded away, A Level results day often serves to emphasise the startling gender gap in students studying science subjects. Data released about the 2014 exams…
Why Apple is weighing in on a British government surveillance bill
Having aggressively marketed its privacy credentials for the last two years, Apple’s contribution to the consultation is not surprising.
Why we still fall for influencers, salesmen and politicians who lie
Social influencers vie for public attention in a crowded market place. This makes the bold and the ruthless even more likely to opt for strategic dishonesty if it will further their interests.
The top five reasons the rich like to donate to universities
Why higher education is a worthy cause for the rich and famous.
Nicaragua crisis: how democracy dies in the era of fake news
When different sides in a violent political crisis become ever more entrenched, democracy quickly starts to wither.
Algorithms are designing better buildings
Algorithms can now work out the best ways to lay out rooms, construct buildings and even change them over time to meet user needs.
The black market in academic papers – and why it’s spooking publishers
Sci-Hub, a free online repository of academic articles, is the subject of a battle at the heart of open access.
Smart labels and allergy sensors – how to make sure the future of food is ethical
Researchers are looking into the potential technological threats to data safety and privacy from the smart supermarkets of the future.
Unpaid internships: just the job, if your parents can afford it
The recent news that Westminster School has opted to raise money by auctioning off internships at merchant banks and law firms should come as little surprise. Internships are such a valuable way of getting…
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