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Scientists create internet connected biodegradable PAPER, which collects data without e-waste 

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Scientists create internet connected biodegradable PAPER, which can be used to collect data about moisture levels in soil without any toxic e-waste A team of scientists have created an thin sheet of paper they call nanopaper The nanopaper is one millimeter thick and can transmit data to the internet  It also has a moisture sensor … Read more

Massive data leak exposes medical records, mugshots and IDs of more than 36,000 US inmates

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Tens of thousands of files belonging to US inmates were leaked online. Cyber security researchers discovered a bucket containing the mugshots, full names, IDs, medical records and other sensitive information of 36,077 incarcerated individuals. JailCore, a platform used to manage correctional facilities, was left unsecure and unencrypted on an Amazon server, impacting locations in Florida, … Read more

Matt Hancock says assaults on NHS staff will not be tolerated as data shows 28% have been abused

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock says ministers will not tolerate physical or verbal assaults on NHS staff as data shows 28% have been abused A survey of 569,000 employees found many are experiencing abuse from public  15% have experienced physical assault, rising to 34% among ambulance staff Black and minority ethnic workers are 14% more likely … Read more

How not to get hung up by your mobile phone bill on holiday from sim cards to data limits

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The easiest way to avoid a whopping mobile phone bill when you’re on holiday is to switch off your device and start relaxing. But most of us will want to make calls, send texts, check emails, explore social media or use the internet to work out map directions or how to visit local attractions. How … Read more