I haven't included history, but you can click on the "Divide Et Impera" option from my "Sources & Citations" menu.
HUGE assortment of free resources on solar physics, the ionosphere, forcing, our magnetic field and much more
✓ Nullschool Earth Comprehensive Interactive Tool
Gorgeous imagery from earth.nullschool.net. Fully interactive animated version online at earth :: a global map of wind, weather, and ocean conditions
More info hereThe active tool, as pictured below, is here
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2) Globalisation & Geopolitics
Map the power with Oligrapher
Oligrapher is a tool for visualizing networks of influence using LittleSis Data.
LittleSis* is a free database of who-knows-who at the heights of business and government
Digital Security Tips for Researchers. Ultimately these won't save you if you are a Julian Assange, but 99.9% of hacking or snooping will be repelled.
In this age of widespread surveillance, it's important to keep your research safe and secure from the prying eyes of governments and corporations. While most digital security tools are available for free, the trade off is that they require a change in your digital habits and in all honesty I don't use most of them anymore for that reason. This is simply to provide the option.
1) Take the time to master some essential personal security practices
These are the backbone of good digital security. They are a must for anyone, even those not conducting sensitive research.
Use good passwords, two-factor authentication when available, and preferably use a password manager. I am terrible with this on all but 2 services because it's something I do so often (signing in)
Encrypt your phones & laptops using full-disc encryption. In the event that your device is seized or stolen, this will protect the data on your hard-drive. You can do this for almost all devices including macs, PCs, and androids. Recent iPhones are already setup with full-disc encryption, but you can find more information about securing your iPhone here.
Update your software and operating system regularly. Security vulnerabilities are being fixed all the time.
Use good passwords, two-factor authentication when available, and preferably use a password manager. I am terrible with this on all but 2 services because it's something I do so often (signing in)
Encrypt your phones & laptops using full-disc encryption. In the event that your device is seized or stolen, this will protect the data on your hard-drive. You can do this for almost all devices including macs, PCs, and androids. Recent iPhones are already setup with full-disc encryption, but you can find more information about securing your iPhone here.
Update your software and operating system regularly. Security vulnerabilities are being fixed all the time.
2) Surf the web safer while researching
Most research these days is done through an internet browser, and there's a lot you can do you improve the safety of your browsing.
Avoid trackers and make your traffic more secure via chrome or firefox plugins: Privacy Badger and HTTPS-everywhere
Concerned about the surveillance capabilities of your internet service provider? consider using a VPN or Tor while researching on the internet.
Avoid trackers and make your traffic more secure via chrome or firefox plugins: Privacy Badger and HTTPS-everywhere
Concerned about the surveillance capabilities of your internet service provider? consider using a VPN or Tor while researching on the internet.
3) Communicate and share files securely
Use encrypted chat programs such as signal, wire, or Off-the-record as an alternative to email.
If you must use email (and who doesn't?), use an alternative provider such as riseup.net, protonmail, and resist.ca
(You can email me at dwahts@protonmail.ch)
To share files without going through google or dropbox, use OnionShare, Share.Riseup.net, or SpiderOak One
Use encrypted chat programs such as signal, wire, or Off-the-record as an alternative to email.
If you must use email (and who doesn't?), use an alternative provider such as riseup.net, protonmail, and resist.ca
(You can email me at dwahts@protonmail.ch)
To share files without going through google or dropbox, use OnionShare, Share.Riseup.net, or SpiderOak One
4) Learn more!
Developing good digital security practices takes time. These guides go more in depth about using these technologies. Read them and share them with your fellow researchers:
Data Summary pulled from the little sis database at the time of posting this:
| 10,213,584 | Citations |
| 1,688,641 | Relationships |
| 285,951 | People |
| 122,737 | Organizations |
| 81,405 | Business People |
| 35,832 | Businesses |
| 20,658 | Political Fundraising Committees |
| 13,830 | Academics |
| 12,553 | Lobbyists |
| 11,189 | Lawyers |
| 11,139 | Public Officials |
| 10,306 | Political Candidates |
| 8,536 | Private Companies |
| 6,005 | Elected Representatives |
| 5,381 | Other Not-for-Profits |
| 5,306 | Government Bodies |
| 4,950 | Media Personalities |
| 4,335 | Schools |
| 3,476 | Philanthropies |
| 3,254 | Public Companies |
| 2,188 | Individual Campaign Committees |
| 1,958 | Membership Organizations |
| 1,868 | Other Campaign Committees |
| 1,747 | Lobbying Firms |
| 1,143 | Law Firms |
| 1,066 | Industry/Trade Associations |
| 738 | Consulting Firms |
| 706 | PACs |
| 674 | Policy/Think Tanks |
| 557 | Public Intellectuals |
| 503 | Government-Sponsored Enterprises |
| 489 | Media Organizations |
| 466 | Cultural/Arts |
| 387 | Government Advisory Bodies |
| 381 | Political Parties |
| 303 | Labor Unions |
| 292 | Professional Associations |
| 237 | Academic Research Institutes |
| 214 | Social Clubs |
| 205 | Public Relations Firms |
| 99 | Elite Consensus Groups |
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It takes a tremendous effort to get this kind of data on your own, but the 175 USD annual subscription is a little steep for most people.