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Parakeet talks about the advantages of the Internet as a tool for communication and research. The first guest, the rabbit, complains that the jaguar removed her from his Facebook account. The jaguar, with the help of Amanda, explains that the rabbit posted a photo of him in his underwear. The fleas share a documentary about the Internet as an educational tool and a means of communication. Also explains the incorrect ways Internet can be used. The celebrity guest, Esteman, explains how the Internet has helped his singing career, but says you have to be careful about online privacy.
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What if the source codes for the Internet had remained with the U.S. military rather than being released to the world? How did civilians gain unfettered access to the Internet? Three key events contributed to the development of this modern technology: the launch of Sputnik, the United States military conducts an ambitious project, and computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee invents the web and puts the very first Internet site on line. Part of the "Butterfly Effect" series.
Individuals need to understand the meaning of virus, spyware, phishing, the difference between a hacker and a cracker. Computer users also need to know it is not enough to have a strong email password or an antivirus to avoid falling victim to online criminals. Informed users of technology have the guarantee of security to surf the internet and not become victims of fraud or cybercrimes.
It's the decade of Ronald Reagan and Margret Thatcher; cold war and glasnost; big beats, big hair and fashions that seemed like a good idea at the time. The inventions of the 1980s have people looking inward at DNA and outward to the far reaches of space. Featured inventions include: the internet, DNA profiling, the nicotine patch, MIR Space Station, and the endoscopy capsule.
Information and Communication Technologies, known as ICT's make reference to electronic devices used for specific communication purposes, for example: television, radio, Internet, cell phone, iPhone, iPod, computer and other technological innovations that are part of the information culture.
Since the invention of the internet during the 1960s, computer servers have been used for the exchange of information. Today things have changed; anyone can transfer files. Individuals can transfer files from one point to another or house them in a specific location within the network which can be used later for consultation. This is what is called "the Cloud".
Sirens are a small part of the sophisticated warning system used for tsunami alerts. Meteorological agencies issue warnings and send alerts to television and radio channels, the Internet, and mobile phone networks. These systems are found throughout the world and are vital for tsunami prone areas like Japan. Part of the "Danger Zone" series.
Today, people send emails, text messages, and status updates instantaneously. But not so long ago, messages were handwritten and travelled no faster than people could carry them. With the invention of the telegraph and then the telephone, instant communication was born. Radio and television created an industry for mass entertainment that continues to grow, and the computer age changed how data is crunched. With the invention of the internet in the 1980s, the world of communication has truly shrunk.
Provides insights on extraterrestrial life from scholars and astronomers at premier research institutions, such as the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and NASA. Shows how proponents of the "aliens are here" theories have compiled a library of books, Internet sites, and documentaries to support their ideas. Includes an interview with Budd Hopkins, author of several alien abduction books, and a hypnosis session of a young man who recalls encountering alien creatures. Also includes a demonstration by an illusionist who shows that hypnosis is nothing more than tricking the mind.
Engineers are joining forces with designers, scientists, and doctors at Drexel University to produce new biomedical textiles, and the resulting smart clothes are not only fashionably functional, but could also be life savers. With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), electrical and computer engineer Kapil Dandekar, industrial and fashion designer Genevieve Dion, and OB-GYN Owen Montgomery are incorporating RFID technology into their “belly bands” for women with high-risk pregnancies. The band continuously tracks data and alerts the doctor’s office via the Internet should the woman start contractions. Part of the National Science Foundation Series “Science Nation.”
Mobile computing is accelerating beyond the smartphone era. Today, people wear smart glasses, smart watches, and fitness devices, and they carry smartphones, tablets, and laptops. In a decade, the very same people are likely to wear or carry tens of wireless devices and interact with the Internet and computing infrastructure in markedly different ways. Computer scientist Xia Zhou is working to make sure there are no traffic jams with the increased demand. With support from the National Science Foundation, Zhou and her team at Dartmouth College are developing ways to encode and transmit all that data faster and more securely. Part of the "Science Nation" series.
