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Science Friday: Weaving Around Web Privacy Controls
A discussion of new government regulations about protecting user privacy online. Despite these protections, web browser companies continue to collect information about users, according to Lorrie Cranor, a privacy researcher. She also...
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Science Friday: A Return to Mercury After 33 Years
In this audio lecture, scientists are reviewing data from a flyby of the planet Mercury earlier this week. Learn how the MESSENGER spacecraft is collecting images and other data about the planet. [24:23]
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Science Friday: Are Your Gadgets Spying on You?
Can electronics makers collect and share your data without your consent?
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Science Friday: Privacy at Stake as Sites Track Online Preferences
Bit.ly's Hilary Mason talks about services sites hope to provide by collecting online browsing data.
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Science Friday: Mars Rovers, Mars Water
We'll check on the progress of the Mars rover mission. While new data collected by rover Opportunity during its exploration of Victoria Crater was published this week, the Spirit rover appears to be stuck.
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Science Friday: The Moon May Be Wetter Than We Thought
There's new data on the Moon, from crystals collected during the Apollo 17 mission.