Video games: our study suggests they boost intelligence in children
A big study accounting for genes and socioeconomic background suggests that video games actually cause children’s intelligence to grow.
May 12, 2022 • ~7 min
Staring at an image of yourself on Zoom has serious consequences for mental health – especially for women
Mirrors, selfies and knowing other people are looking at you all cause people to think of themselves as objects. Video calls are all three in one and are likely increasing the harms of self-objectification.
April 25, 2022 • ~8 min
Esports: how the struggling hospitality industry could capitalise on this massive business
There are huge potential revenues for tourism in online video gaming’s massive fanbase – if they can be encouraged to attend live events in host cities.
April 14, 2022 • ~8 min
Security tool guarantees privacy in surveillance footage
“Privid” could help officials gather secure public health data or enable transportation departments to monitor the density and flow of pedestrians, without learning personal information about people.
March 28, 2022 • ~8 min
Microsoft purchase of Activision Blizzard won't clean up gamer culture overnight: 5 essential reads about sexual harassment and discrimination in gaming and tech
Sexual harassment and discrimination in gaming and tech are not inevitable or permanent, write experts in the field. The solutions are positive community standards and women in power.
Jan. 18, 2022 • ~10 min
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