How do virtual meetings affect women’s body image?
With all the virtual meetings people are attending during the pandemic, new research digs into whether seeing yourself on screen changes self-perception.
Feb. 5, 2021 • ~7 min
COVID fear opens you up to misinformation
Fear about COVID-19 can make it harder for you to judge the accuracy of information, and even make you more likely to spread misinformation.
Jan. 28, 2021 • ~5 min
45% of adults over 65 lack account for COVID vaccine sign-up
Patient portals offer an easy way to sign up for COVID-19 vaccines as they become available. But many older adults have yet to set up an account.
Jan. 20, 2021 • ~8 min
Why you should turn off your camera during Zoom meetings
It's not just to hide clutter anymore—leaving your camera off during your next virtual meeting could help save the planet, too.
Jan. 15, 2021 • ~7 min
Many people may stick with virtual mental health care
A new study suggests that more than half of people receiving mental health care will want to keep getting care virtually after the pandemic subsides.
Jan. 11, 2021 • ~8 min
With tweaks, social media could boost creativity
Changing the algorithms social media companies use to suggest who to follow could inspire creativity and new perspectives, researchers say.
Dec. 31, 2020 • ~8 min
First reviews can set products up for success or failure
The first review a product gets online can sway how many reviews it gets for the next few years as well as the tone of those reviews, researchers report.
Dec. 17, 2020 • ~4 min
2 reasons fake COVID info is hard to fight
First, most people think they're better than others at spotting misinformation about COVID-19 on social media, researchers say.
Dec. 11, 2020 • ~5 min
When users trust Facebook, they use it more
Researchers have found strong correlation between the amount people trust Facebook and how much they use the social media platform.
Dec. 10, 2020 • ~6 min
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