In 2011, Scott Young took on a challenge that perplexed many of his peers. He would attempt to complete an MIT computer science degree without enrolling in the elite Boston-based university, using free materials that MIT posted online. Young built a curriculum using recorded classes, did the necessary assignments and exams mirroring the constraints and conditions (to the extent … Read more
Home Secretary Sajid Javid says a British woman who fled to Syria aged 15 to join Islamic State could be stopped from returning if he decides she poses a threat to the UK. One option, Mr Javid told the Times, was to strip Shamima Begum of her British citizenship. But under international law, it’s not possible to … Read more
Smart appliances such as TVs and fridges have little protection from hackers and may be used by cyber-criminals to invade your privacy. High-tech appliances with PC-like features, including Internet connectivity, apps, microphones and cameras, are easier to hack than we may think. In 2014, cyber-criminals created a “botnet” which hijacked 100,000 devices, including routers, TVs … Read more
‘We were very impressed by how the design works so well to capture heat through the glass by thermal gain, then as the sun rises, the large overhangs provide screening from the sun to prevent overheating. ‘Huf houses are very energy efficient and the design of the house itself on the top of the hill … Read more