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.

Bruno Sauce, Assistant Professor of Biological Psychology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • conversation
May 12, 2022 • ~7 min

Mobile technology may support kids learning to recognize emotions in photos of faces

Understanding others' emotions is a crucial social skill. Counter to concerns about screen time stunting kids' development, one study suggests they're getting better at recognizing emotion on screen.

Yalda T. Uhls, Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Scholars & Storytellers and Assistant Adjunct Professor in Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles • conversation
June 2, 2020 • ~6 min

Lockdown and tech overload – how to escape your screens

Excessive screen use has been linked to addictive behaviours, changes in mood, increased stress and difficulty sleeping - here's how to take a break.

Charmele Ayadurai, Teaching Fellow, Durham University • conversation
May 27, 2020 • ~6 min

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