Hana El-Samad and Martin Borch Jensen question why the US public isn’t more supportive of science amid debates about its funding and implications. They suggest the problem is that science and academia have become conflated and politicized, leading to a lack of trust, and argue the ‘family quarrel’ needs to be addressed with a truth-seeking commission of varied members. Additionally, they mention the need to make the societal benefits of science more apparent and accessible to all.
New Android malware exploits NFC to steal funds instantly
Security experts warn of a new Malware as a Service platform, “Supercard X”, targeting Android devices by exploiting Near Field Communication (NFC) for fraudulent purposes.
