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Police using QR codes to help solve cold cases

2 years 7 months ago
Detectives are turning to technology to help find answers to unsolved homicides. Billboards, posters, and cards created by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department now feature QR codes.
Jasmine Huda

Why The Failure By Funders To Require Academics To Retain Copyright In Their Papers Is The Biggest Obstacle To Open Access Today

2 years 7 months ago
Back in August last year, Techdirt covered a major announcement by the US government that all taxpayer-supported research should be immediately available to the public at no cost. As Mike wrote at the time, this is really big, not least for the following key element mentioned in the press release: This policy guidance will end […]
Glyn Moody

Please, let’s not pretend to be surprised about Tucker Carlson’s vast influence

2 years 7 months ago
Boris Johnson, during a visit to Washington DC yesterday, said he was "appalled to discover just how many people are afraid and frightened of a guy called Tucker Carlson." Over at National Review, Bobby Miller gives him high-fives: Johnson’s concerns are justified. Because of his large viewership and ability to whip up anger against anybody ...continue reading "Please, let’s not pretend to be surprised about Tucker Carlson’s vast influence"
Kevin Drum