Social media can boost early skin cancer detection

Social media may help people spot melanoma early, research shows. "It's the only cancer that you can look and see with your own eyes."

U. Oregon • futurity
March 15, 2024 ~6 min

Political attacks on social media tied to rising cynicism

New research finds that people who were exposed to more political attacks on social media were more politically cynical.

Morgan Sherburne-Michigan • futurity
March 14, 2024 ~9 min


Social media users struggle to spot political AI bots

Social media users have trouble telling if messages about politics are from a human or an artificial intelligence bot, researchers say.

Brandi Wampler-Notre Dame • futurity
Feb. 27, 2024 ~6 min

Making the moral of the story stick − a media psychologist explains the research behind ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘Arthur’ and other children’s TV

Many children’s educational shows undergo pre-screening to make sure each episode delivers its intended message. Adult viewers watching alongside kids can help ensure the lessons are well received.

Samantha Vigil, Ph.D. Candidate in Communication, University of California, Davis • conversation
Feb. 23, 2024 ~9 min

Mothers’ dieting habits and self-talk have profound impact on daughters − 2 psychologists explain how to cultivate healthy behaviors and body image

Adopting healthy behaviors and thought patterns around food and nutrition takes time and intentional effort. But it will lead to more lasting change and positive outcomes than quick-fix dieting will.

Ashleigh Gallagher, Senior Lecturer, University of North Carolina – Greensboro • conversation
Feb. 22, 2024 ~10 min

Researchers harness 2D magnetic materials for energy-efficient computing

An MIT team precisely controlled an ultrathin magnet at room temperature, which could enable faster, more efficient processors and computer memories.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Feb. 22, 2024 ~8 min

‘It is hijacking my brain’ – a team of experts found ways to help young people addicted to social media to cut the craving

You can free yourself from some of the time you spend online in as little as four weeks.

Nicholas Hunkins, Researcher in Data Science, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
Feb. 15, 2024 ~9 min

Wildlife selfies harm animals − even when scientists share images with warnings in the captions

The caption may say that only scientists and trained professionals should handle wild animals, but viewers remember the image, not the words.

Andrea l. DiGiorgio, Lecturer and Post Doctoral Researcher in Biological Anthropology, Princeton University • conversation
Feb. 14, 2024 ~9 min


Study measures the psychological toll of wildfires

Research in Southeast Asia quantifies how much wildfire smoke hurts peoples’ moods; finds the effect is greater when fires originate in other countries.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
Feb. 13, 2024 ~7 min

Social media use tied to inflammation

"This study adds to the growing amount of evidence pointing to the risks of spending too much time on social media..."

Bert Gambini-Buffalo • futurity
Feb. 8, 2024 ~7 min

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