The Defrag (Page 3)

Covid

Can Covid Shrink Your Brain?

New research shows that even if you just get mild symptoms, the covid virus could have a significant impact on your brain.

Climate

Let It Grow: Are Hazard Reduction Burns the Best Strategy To Reduce Fire Risk?

Is letting a forest grow actually the best strategy for dealing with fire risk?

Social Media

Have Finfluencers Gone Too far?

Finfluencers, or financial influencers, often provide financial information on social media platforms like TikTok or YouTube. But some of these influencers have regulators concerned.

Ukraine

Voice of the People

Since Russia began its recent invasion of Ukraine, one voice has stood out from the crowd.

Scams

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.

Cybersecurity

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 Kaspersky. So is there a real threat from using Kaspersky's software?

Batteries

The Problem With Cobalt

Cobalt is can help make batteries safer, while increasing energy density and ultimately improving battery life. However there's a dark side to cobalt that you need to know about.

Journalism

The Kyiv Independent

The origin story of how The Kyiv Independent launched, just a few months before the Russian invasion.

Gaming

Inside the World of College Esports

Universities are embracing games and competition, offering their own esports programs, and lucrative scholarships. But a number of challenges still exist for college esports.

Energy

The Russian Oil and Gas Dilemma

While designed to put pressure on Russia, economic sanctions have involved a delicate balance, driven by a need maintain security for global fuel supplies.

Apple

Apple Introduces the new Mac Studio and Studio Display

Apple has long captivated audiences with its product announcements, and this week's 'Peek Performance' event was no different.