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Why banning phones from schools is a backward step for education

Schools and governments around the world are struggling to figure out how to deal with smartphones in the classroom. Last year, France passed a law that banned students from using smart devices at school, and now in the UK politicians are discussing joining in, with UK schools minister Nick Gibb recently saying there should be a new policy introduced to ban phones from schools. дальше »

2019-3-23 10:30


In Step with the Times: Is It Worth It to Pay Attention to Cryptocurrency in Student Years?

Cryptocurrency has gotten a lot of attention over the last few years. Odds are, most students have heard of it already even if they don’t have an intimate familiarity with it. The question is: is it a subject students should add to their already heavy schedule? Is it worth their valuable time? Some schools think […] The post In Step with the Times: Is It Worth It to Pay Attention to Cryptocurrency in Student Years? appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

2019-2-28 15:32


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Paxful Investing in Young African Leaders by Building Schools With Bitcoin

Paxful CEO Ray Youssef plans on building 100 schools in Africa. Two schools have already been built in Rwanda, while a third is currently in development.   Paxful is a peer-to-peer Bitcoin marketplace that directly connects those looking to buy with those looking to sell, with a special focus on the unbanked and underserved world. дальше »

2019-2-18 03:00


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Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative Adds 11 New Partners

San Francisco based blockchain company Ripple recently partnered with 11 new educational institutions across the globe as part of its University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI). The initiative is now supporting 29 schools in total which will help in academic research, innovation and technical development in blockchain, digital payments, and cryptocurrencies. дальше »

2019-2-8 14:34


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Simon Dixon Reflects on the 10th Anniversary of Bitcoin

With the 10th anniversary of Bitcoin’s launch under the industry’s belt, it’s hard to believe how far the space has traveled in that time. Bitcoin Magazine has asked a number of long-time members of the space to reflect on their experiences, and published author Simon Dixon spoke with us about some of his observations over the years. дальше »

2019-1-26 01:44


Cryptocurrency scammers target schools, hospitals, government offices with bomb threats

A dangerous email scam appears to be targeting businesses, schools, hospitals, and government buildings across the US in an attempt to extort bitcoin (BTC) with a bomb threat. A spokesperson for the FBI provided TNW with the following statement: We are aware of the recent bomb threats made in cities around the country, and we remain in touch with our law enforcement partners to provide assistance. дальше »

2018-12-14 01:52


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Data and Bitcoin-Stealing Malware Are now targeting Fortnite Gamers

Fortnite, the wildly popular video game over which schools have expressed disdain, is currently being used as an attack vector for malware disguised as cheating software. According to an October 2 post from Christopher Boyd, the lead malware intelligence analyst at Malwarebytes Labs, thousands of users have been inadvertently downloading malicious software. дальше »

2018-10-5 05:00


California State Legislature Passes Law Establishing a Blockchain Working Group

California’s state legislature has passed a bill which aims to form a working group on blockchain technology. According to the bill, the primary role of the working group will be to find out how blockchain can be introduced and used in government, schools, and other public institutions. It will also determine how blockchain can fit […] дальше »

2018-9-1 03:00


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Bangladeshi government sends text alerts to warn citizens about fake news

In a text message sent to citizens, the Ministry of Home Affairs in Bangladesh dismissed reports of murder and rape circulating amidst student protests in the capital, as fake news. The protests began on July 29 after two students were killed and seven others injured by a speeding bus in the busy Airport road of Dhaka, the country’s capital. дальше »

2018-8-6 19:03


Watch this immersive light show made with astronomical data

As a scientist, I was recently involved in bringing my work to the big screen. This was not a Hollywood sci-fi blockbuster but “big screen” in the literal sense: an art production about science that used the Lovell radio telescope, a 3,200-ton steel behemoth supporting of a 76-meter wide dish, to generate and show audio-visual art that drew on scientific data. дальше »

2018-8-6 12:43