Wednesday, 10 August 2011, 4:40 pm Press Release: Science Media Centre As rioting continues in London and other UK cities, the public are left wondering how the mob mentality of a riot develops – and how authorities can effectively respond. Sparked by the death of a young man in North London, the riots have seen hundreds of youths take to the streets across the UK. While initially a protest, the movement has degenerated into looting, arson and violence. You find out more on the UK riots and follow developments here. In light of the seemingly mindless violence, the question of how such a situation could have developed has been raised. Our colleagues at the Australian and UK SMCs…
Continue reading …Online creators Paula Rhodes and Stephanie Thorpe used social media to revitalize their favorite childhood comic. “ElfQuest” now has new life and lots of Hollywood buzz thank to these #Innovators. (August 9, 2011)
Continue reading …Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am stops by the What’s Trending studio with a couple of robot friends. He talks about his work with F.I.R.S.T. and how important technology is to our children and our culture. (August 9, 2011)
Continue reading …Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am stops by the What’s Trending studio with a couple of robot friends. He talks about his work with F.I.R.S.T. and how important technology is to our children and our culture. (August 9, 2011)
Continue reading …Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am stops by the What’s Trending studio with a couple of robot friends. He talks about his work with F.I.R.S.T. and how important technology is to our children and our culture. (August 9, 2011)
Continue reading …Anonymous says it is planning to destroy Facebook, “the medium of communication you all so dearly adore.” The hacktivist group has posted a warning on YouTube announcing its plan to “kill” the site on Nov. 5, Business Insider reports. (The video is in the gallery.) The reason? “Your own…
Continue reading …The What’s Trending Live panel keeps us laughing during this segment of Like/Dislike. Ze Frank and Loni Love go thumbs up or down on “”Jersey Shore”” breaking social media records, The Onion’s paywall and Slow Clap for Congress. (August 9, 2011)
Continue reading …The What’s Trending panel discusses if the amazing YouTube channel for “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” was responsible for it winning the box office. Ze Frank proposes that it’s much more about engagement than manipulation. (August 9, 2011)
Continue reading …What’s Trending pours over a new study that looks at how our mobile devices effect our romantic relationships. Lots of laughs and Loni Love questions how any man could compete with her phone. (August 9, 2011)
Continue reading …This week on What’s Trending Live host Shira Lazar breaks down the trending top stories. From social media role in the U.K. Tottenham riots to a study that question how much you love your phone, here are the top trends (August 9, 2011)
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