The Cool Down

Tesla driver issues PSA about disturbing trend becoming more and more common: 'One of the most backwards things you could do'

Many drivers have seen a Tesla silently whiz past on the road, emblazoned with a bumper sticker declaring that its operator ...

The social media ban may be a more seismic shift than we realise

There aren’t many cases like this where the divide between experts and the people is so stark. But the implications go far ...

NHS issues mask warning for Scots in two areas as flu cases continue to climb

The NHS is taking extra measures to keep Scots safe as flu cases are expected to hit record numbers this year.
Frontiers

Dialogue with Robots: Constructive Approaches for Understanding Communication

In recent years, robots that have dialogues with humans have become increasingly common in our daily lives. For example, ...
Nature

Australia’s world-first social media ban is a ‘natural experiment’ for scientists

Researchers will study the effects of the policy on young people’s mental health, social interactions and political ...
Psychology Today

Breaking Bad: Understanding Problematic Pornography Use

Breaking problematic habits that leave us feeling trapped, isolated, and out of control is possible with awareness, tools, ...

There's one big problem with Australia's social media ban

Australia's social media ban for under-16s has officially begun - but behind the headline-grabbing policy lies a stark lack ...
EurekAlert!

MSU study: How social media shapes tolerance and echo chambers

A Michigan State University–led study looks at how social media can make echo chambers stronger or weaker by studying how rural students who leave for college, and their parents who stay home, use ...