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In recent years we have witnessed the increase of radio-frequency radiation devices in all realms of our lives - they are in our offices and homes, next to our heads when we sleep, attached to our bodies when we go anywhere.

Dark patterns are found everywhere, from online retailers to travel booking websites. They even show up on search engines and social media. But if you know how to recognise them, you´ll also learn how not to fall for their tricks.

Smartphones are said to be the cause of possibly the biggest non-drug addiction of the 21st century. Nomophobia as the most modern-day phobia affects more than 75% of young people. What characterizes this increasing psychopathology and what can we do about it?

Written by Adela Lovric

Every time we go online, i.e., visit a website, open an app, or use a smart home device, we are prompted to share information about ourselves — also known as our data. Some of it is collected to improve our online experience, while the rest is often used in ways we don't agree with or even know about. To protect ourselves from data oversharing and misuse, it is essential to improve our data privacy management. Here are some life-changing tips.

written by Adela Lovric

Art work by Denis Altschul

With our gaze fixated on the phone, we tend to be less present, connected, and productive, and often miss out on the more important things. Our smartphone habits are hard to kick since certain features — and especially social media apps  — are built to capitalize on our attention while making us addicted. ​Regardless, it is possible to push back and regain control of our attention and time. Here are some helpful tips.

Written by Adela Lovric

Personal data is a precious commodity and its collection fuels today's most powerful corporations. As we constantly share more of our valuable information online, its privacy is taking on ever greater significance. The more we know about it, the better we can protect ourselves and others from risks.

Written by Adela Lovric

It is no secret that radiofrequency radiation emitted by cell phones is bad for your health - but there are ways to reduce its effects.

Written by Adela Lovric

Artwork by Denis Altschul

Scientists, doctors, environmental organizations and citizens from most countries, urgently call for a halt to the deployment of the 5G (fifth generation) wireless network, including 5G from space satellites. 5G...