Are activists like Aaron Swartz committing civil disobedience, or online crimes? We break down a few strategies of “hacktivism” to see what is considered criminal under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.... Read more»
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Right now, the federal government must do everything it can to assist people harmed by Hurricane Sandy. But it would be irresponsible to ignore the carbon pollution added to the atmosphere responsible for climate change. After Hurricane Sandy and other recent weather disasters, we cannot afford any more warnings.... Read more»
Internationally renowned linguist, author and policy pundit Noam Chomsky is visiting the University of Arizona this week to talk about language, education and politics. He’ll give a free talk Wednesday night at Centennial Hall.... Read more»1
In what was once possible only in “complete science fiction,” scientists at the University of Arizona are organizing the creation of a virtual super-telescope that will take the first photographs of a black hole, and test Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity.... Read more»
The University of Cambridge claimed the top spot in the QS World University Rankings for 2011/2012, beating out Harvard for the second year in a row.... Read more»4
One more hole in the fabric of Britain’s welfare state has been torn by the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government in its “austerity” drive to reduce Britain’s deficit. The government announced that the cost of higher education in Britain will double.... Read more»
Stay away from magnets if you get picked for jury duty. It could affect how you view the defendant.... Read more»1
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