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BeReal: The attention war on social media

During a vocational training class one morning, the teacher was discussing the possible solutions to a problem with her students when a notification signal suddenly rang out from a mobile phone. A student took his device out of his backpack, and aske.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailNov 12th, 2024

Arts universities found to have significant societal role in promoting social sustainability

In her doctoral research, Outi Niemensivu explores how arts universities' principles of internationalization and social sustainability intersect and are realized in local, intercultural contexts......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News16 hr. 38 min. ago

A vision-driven approach: Researchers advocate use of imagination in tackling climate crisis

In a new npj Ocean Sustainability article, ten researchers advocate the use of imagination in tackling the climate crisis. They focus specifically on urbanizing river deltas, which are of great social and economic importance and highly vulnerable to.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News17 hr. 4 min. ago

Wild chimpanzees play as adults to better cooperate as a group, researchers suggest

Compared to children, adults don't play as much, but social play into adulthood is considered a universal human trait. Play has a role in building tolerance, cohesion, bonding, and cooperation. By comparison, play in adults of other species has been.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News17 hr. 38 min. ago

Social media has complex effects on adolescent well-being, and policymakers must take note

In late 2024, more than 20 years after the birth of Facebook, the impact of social media on our lives cannot be overstated. Initially underestimated by many in business, social media eventually came to be recognized for its power to enable workers to.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News17 hr. 38 min. ago

Indonesian social forestry often excludes women from decisions, risking greater inequality

Our analysis of Indonesia's social forestry permits shows that women remain underrepresented in forest management bodies despite efforts to boost their presence, leaving them out of decisions about their forests......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News17 hr. 38 min. ago

Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it"s taking a costly toll on the planet and on millions of young customers

Fast fashion is everywhere—in just about every mall, in the feeds of influencers on social media promoting overconsumption, and in ads constantly popping up online......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News17 hr. 38 min. ago

The rise of the micro-influencer on social media

As social media continues to redefine how we connect, new research is exploring the role of "micro-influencers" and how this powerful group is reshaping the influencer landscape and the relationship between brands and their consumers......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated News21 hr. 19 min. ago

Apple"s App Store takedowns over copyright claims continue to annoy developers

Developers of two media-centric apps say Apple is not playing fair with the App Store, especially when it comes to dealing with copyright law.TV Time and the App Store iconAs the controller of the App Store, Apple has a duty to keep the digital marke.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Apple"s iPad 10th Gen plunges to $279 in early Black Friday price war

Grab the lowest iPad 10th Generation price on record as Amazon and Best Buy compete for the best early Black Friday deals.Grab the best iPad 10th Gen price on recordNovember is a great time to pick up an Apple device at a discount and iPads are no ex.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

School social workers an underutilized resource as mental health challenges in children sees increase

Youth in America are experiencing a mental health crisis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC reports that an increasing number of students are experiencing symptoms of hopelessness, depression, and anxiety, alo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Apple"s quick App Store takedowns over copyright claims are a nightmare for developers

Developers of two media-centric apps say Apple is not playing fair with the App Store, especially when it comes to dealing with copyright law.TV Time and the App Store iconAs the controller of the App Store, Apple has a duty to keep the digital marke.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Study shows friendly social behaviors are contagious for chimpanzees

Chimpanzees are more likely to engage in play or groom each other if they see others performing these social behaviors first, Georgia Sandars and colleagues at Durham University, U.K. report in a study published November 20, 2024 in the open-access j.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Megapixel fluorescence microscopy through scattering layers made simple

A team from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has introduced a new method for megapixel-scale fluorescence microscopy through complex scattering media. This approach resolves high-resolution images from several tens of widefield fluorescence-microsc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Q&A: Getting serious about atmospheric methane removal

Carbon dioxide, the most important man-made greenhouse gas, gets most of the attention in efforts to stem the effects of climate change. While methane is considered a much more potent greenhouse gas, it breaks down into carbon dioxide and water in th.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Study explores the effectiveness of honesty oath for reducing dishonest behaviors

Over the past decades, psychologists and policymakers have been trying to devise interventions that could dissuade individuals from engaging in dishonest social behaviors, such as tax evasion or fraud. One promising strategy they identified entails a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Apple"s AirTag makes a great stocking stuffer and it"s on sale for a record-low $19.99

An AirTag price war has erupted just over a week before Black Friday, making it a perfect time to pick one up for holiday travel or as an affordable stocking stuffer.AirTag dips to new record low price leading up to Black Friday. - Image credit: Appl.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Instagram will finally let you reset algorithm recommendations

One of the best features yet is about to hit Instagram as a test. According to a Meta newsroom post, the social media platform has … The post Instagram will finally let you reset algorithm recommendations appeared first on BGR. One o.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Are your Instagram recommendations a mess? You can now start from scratch

One of the biggest problems with social media is that our feeds are full of things the algorithms think we want to see, rather than what we actually want to see. If your Instagram recommendations seem increasingly removed from your interests, Meta.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

A bit of bling helps insects dazzle their predators, high-speed camera study shows

Wearing a bright outfit covered in shiny sequins is a sure-fire way to attract attention. Just think of stars on stage—Beyonce, Taylor Swift or Harry Styles—their bedazzled outfits catch the lights, flashing and sparkling as they dance in concert.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Deducing commonality from complexity: Scientist explores "Mesoscience" to address global issues

Two topics are now drawing great attention from the global scientific community: shifting or advancing paradigms in science, and tackling global challenges such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, climate change, and human health. However, do th.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024