I'm a Black woman and the metaverse scares me – here’s how to make the next iteration of the internet inclusive

Today’s social media is plagued by racism and sexism. Without intentionally building the metaverse to be inclusive, it will be, too.

Breigha Adeyemo, Doctoral Candidate in Communication, University of Illinois at Chicago • conversation
Dec. 15, 2021 ~10 min

3 ways Congress could hold Facebook accountable for its actions

Pressure is mounting on Congress to take action on Facebook. Our panel of experts offers their top priorities: user control of data, banking-like oversight and resources to close the digital divide.

Ryan Calo, Professor of Law, University of Washington • conversation
Nov. 10, 2021 ~8 min


Electronic dating violence starts as early as 12

Electronic dating violence, including harassment, coercion, and monitoring, peaks in teens around age 16, but then begins to gradually decline.

Nardy Baeza Bickel-Michigan • futurity
Nov. 8, 2021 ~5 min

State spending on anti-poverty programs could substantially reduce child abuse and neglect

Public investments in benefit programs could save tens of thousands of children from being victims of child abuse and have important later-life effects on child welfare and overall health.

Paul J. Chung, Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics and Health Policy and Management, University of California, Los Angeles • conversation
Oct. 28, 2021 ~6 min

Gun violence rose 30% during the pandemic

New research documents a surge in US gun violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. "The pandemic has yielded harmful ripple effects that need to be addressed."

Barbara Schindo-Penn State • futurity
Oct. 25, 2021 ~5 min

Online abuse: banning anonymous social media accounts is not the answer

In the wake of the tragic death of Sir David Amess, some politicians are calling for a law banning anonymous social media profiles. But it’s not the right way to tackle online abuse.

Harry T Dyer, Lecturer in Education, University of East Anglia • conversation
Oct. 20, 2021 ~6 min

What is family estrangement? A relationship expert describes the problem and research agenda

There is a common misconception that family estrangement is a particular event or outcome. Rather, it’s often based on ongoing issues.

Kristina Scharp, Assistant professor, Department of Communication, University of Washington • conversation
Oct. 14, 2021 ~8 min

Could Apple's child safety feature backfire? New research shows warnings can increase risky sharing

Studies about warning labels aimed at protecting privacy raise red flags about Apple’s efforts to keep kids from sharing sexually explicit material.

Kurt Hugenberg, Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University • conversation
Sept. 28, 2021 ~7 min


Babies of abused moms have worse cognitive outcomes

The babies of women who had one abusive male partner are at higher risk of poor cognitive development than women with multiple partners, a new study shows.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
Sept. 23, 2021 ~5 min

Apple's plan to scan your phone raises the stakes on a key question: Can you trust Big Tech?

Big Tech makes a lot of promises about protecting privacy, but the reality is that using the industry’s products is a matter of trust.

Laurin Weissinger, Lecturer in Cybersecurity, Tufts University • conversation
Sept. 14, 2021 ~8 min

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