The technology behind Bitcoin may improve the medications of the future

By University of Copenhagen The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences - Friday, August 23rd, 2019

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed a prototype of an app that may potentially prescribe the optimal dose of medicine for the individual patient, as well as prevent counterfeit products.

Big data. Machine Learning. Internet of Things. Blockchain. Futuristic concepts from the world of technology will likely soon find their way into your medicine cabinet — and onto your mobile phone.

How to make good arguments at school (and everywhere else)

By The Conversation - Friday, August 23rd, 2019

From as early as Grade 3 teachers start teaching children how to put across their own points of view. It’s not about winning arguments, but ensuring kids grow up to be thoughtful and engaged citizens. These skills might come in to play at school in essay writing, in oral presentations or in debates.

And whether we’re talking about making arguments for school or just in life, there are three things present in all good arguments.

How to increase the relevance and use of social and behavioural science

By Maria Katsonis - Monday, August 5th, 2019

A post on the London School of Economics Impact Blog outlined why it is unrealistic for academic research to drive policy change. Yet social and behavioural research can help solve real world problems and contribute to public value. There are evidence-based lessons from successful case studies for policy-makers and university researchers who want to increase its relevance and use.

The Australian Government Information Security Manual

By Australian Cyber Security Centre - Thursday, August 1st, 2019

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) website  gives free information and alerts  on information security threats, including access to the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), published on August 1st, 2019. The following  is a reprint of the Executive summary.