School board social media lawsuits: For too long, we"ve sought individual solutions to a collective problem
Four of the largest school boards in Canada are suing the companies behind popular social media apps Instagram and Facebook, Snapchat and TikTok. According to the Ontario boards, students are "experiencing an attention, learning and mental health cri.....»»
Butterfly puts Bluesky on your Apple Watch with a beautiful app
Want the latest social network that’s popping off to be available on your Apple Watch? Leave it up to indie developers to always find a way. The latest is an all-new client for Bluesky called Butterfly — no relation to MacBook butterfly keyboard.....»»
Best monitors for Mac mini: budget visual heavyweights for the smallest Mac
If you've acquired an M4 Mac mini, you probably want a display to match. Here are the best monitors for the Mac mini that you should be looking at to go with your new hardware.Pick up a budget-friendly monitor to go with the M4 Mac mini - Image credi.....»»
Character.AI steps up teen safety after bots allegedly caused suicide, self-harm
Character.AI's new model for teens doesn't resolve all of parents' concerns. Following a pair of lawsuits alleging that chatbots caused a teen boy's suicide, groomed a 9-year-old.....»»
Physicists uncover strong light-matter interactions in quantum spin liquids
Physicists have long theorized the existence of a unique state of matter known as a quantum spin liquid. In this state, magnetic particles do not settle into an orderly pattern, even at absolute zero temperature. Instead, they remain in a constantly.....»»
Leafy greens study introduces model to evaluate food safety control strategies
You've probably heard of product recalls involving lettuce, spinach, or other leafy greens. Consuming these popular vegetables are among the main causes of food poisoning, affecting thousands of people every year. Leafy greens can become contaminated.....»»
The optical disc onslaught continues, with LG quitting Blu-ray players
Streaming uncertainty has some people clinging to their discs. Like with much of physical media, the onslaught against optical media is ongoing. In the latest hit against physica.....»»
Education scholar calls for ecological shift to "school within a school" to give students autonomy needed for success
The essence of schooling has changed little since the 19th century, even amid calls for change and attempts at reform. A new analysis from a University of Kansas education expert calls for a paradigm shift to a "school within a school" model that loo.....»»
Should mental health screening be part of lawyer licensing?
A new report from Stanford Law School's Rhode Center investigates how states screen bar applicants for mental health conditions—and finds a profession in transition......»»
Can the UK"s "Online Safety Act" tame the hidden violence in leisure communities?
The UK's new Online Safety Act, programmed for implementation in the second half of next year, could reshape how social media platforms deal with harmful online content. This legislation aims to protect users by requiring platforms to swiftly remove.....»»
Nanopatterned graphene enables infrared "color" detection and imaging
University of Central Florida (UCF) researcher Debashis Chanda, a professor at UCF's NanoScience Technology Center, has developed a new technique to detect long wave infrared (LWIR) photons of different wavelengths or "colors.".....»»
How sulfur affects the carbon cycle of subtropical seagrass meadows: New findings from Florida Bay
Seagrass meadows have an important climate protection function due to their long-term carbon storage potential. An international research team led by the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) has now been able to show that seagr.....»»
In an odd bit of propaganda, Belarus claims to have its own Starlink technology
Mom, can we have a Starlink? Mom: We have a Starlink at home. In recent days, there has been a smattering of coverage in state-run Russian media outlets about how the Belarusian a.....»»
Security cameras and alarms effective at deterring burglars, say burglars
If you’ve ever wondered whether security cameras and alarms are effective at deterring burglars, the answer is yes – and that comes from a very reliable source: burglars. KGW-TV asked 86 inmates convicted of burglary what would make them more.....»»
Wedding banned - Apple Watches not welcome at fashionista"s ceremony
It's a long walk up that aisle, and wedding guests could even hit their stand goal in church, but one couple is insisting that nobody wears an Apple Watch to their special day.The original Apple Watch had a feature for lovingly sending your heartbeat.....»»
No matter what gets Game of the Year, you’ve already won
Every year we have tons of Game of the Year awards and announcements, but the winner isn't what matters......»»
Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for December 12
Trying to solve the Wordle today? If you're stuck, we've got a few hints that will help you keep your Wordle streak alive......»»
NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Thursday, December 12
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Thursday, December 12
The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»
"A virtual seat at the family table": why older people are among the biggest users of social media
The Australian government's recent decision to ban under 16s from social media has focused attention on the harms it can cause—especially for young people......»»
Researchers reveal key factors behind Japan"s plastic waste removal rates in rivers
Plastic pollution is an ever-growing problem in today's world, as most societies have become overly dependent on plastics for packaging, medical supplies, and general goods......»»