How do edited social media photos of yourself affect you?

"Not all filters are bad. But we need to be aware of how they affect our self-image..."

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
June 16, 2025 ~4 min

Social media overuse tied to belief in fake news

"By identifying people who are more likely to believe fake news, we can help reduce its spread."

Michigan State • futurity
May 27, 2025 ~5 min


Can social media improve your mental health?

When used carefully and mindfully, social media can likely boost mood and emotional well-being, researchers say.

Washington U. in St. Louis • futurity
April 25, 2025 ~6 min

5 things help influencers seem authentic

A new study sheds light on the complex dynamics of authenticity in influencer marketing.

Holly Frew - Georgia State U. • futurity
Feb. 25, 2025 ~5 min

AI bots boost online engagement but hamper discussion

Bots increase user engagement, but at the cost of deeper human-to-human interactions, according to a new study.

Shannon Roddel - Notre Dame • futurity
Feb. 3, 2025 ~8 min

75% of Facebook news gets reposted without users reading it

New research suggests why misinformation can spread so rapidly—most shared stories circulate without verification of their underlying facts.

Gigi Marino-Florida • futurity
Jan. 23, 2025 ~5 min

Social media users are more likely to buy crypto

A new study finds that that about half of social media users surveyed have invested in cryptocurrencies.

Camden Flath-Futurity • futurity
Jan. 13, 2025 ~6 min

You should be wary of crypto influencer advice

New research suggests you should be cautious in following crypto-influencers' investment advice. Most gains disappear within days.

George Vlahakis-Indiana • futurity
Dec. 5, 2024 ~6 min


How to use color to get more engagement on social media

Social media posts with images with more varied color patterns tend to capture greater user attention and lead to increased engagement.

Shannon Roddel - Notre Dame • futurity
Nov. 11, 2024 ~6 min

Listen: How you can spot misinformation

"... we are still as vulnerable as we ever were to the same sorts of approaches at being deceived, intentionally or unintentionally."

John Boccacino-Syracuse U. • futurity
Nov. 4, 2024 ~8 min

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