How mobile phone tracking really works

Were you one of the 7.5 million people watching the riveting conclusion of Line of Duty on Sunday night?

Mobile phones played a big part in the case. From “burner” phones to mobile phone tracking to check suspects’ movements. It’s a reminder of how big a feature mobile phone tracking is in police work. But how does it work, and what might be the side effects?

Making changes for your health

We humans like to think of ourselves as rational creatures. Homo sapiens – wise man. But in many ways we are creatures of habit, instinct and desire – not logic and rationality. Nowhere is this more in evidence than when it comes to our health. Over the years people have indulged in vices they know are bad for them and avoided things they know are of benefit.

Mobile phone masts in the news again – but what about mobile phones?

With all the press coverage and law making it is easy to miss an important part of the picture: that those cell towers exist to serve a little antenna that is most likely within arms’ reach of you right now. It seems to be easier to get upset about the big, visible towers but forget about the miniature versions we keep in our pockets and on our bedside tables, by our sides all day and night.

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