Teens Are Struggling To Quit Smoking and Vaping
More adolescents failed to quit smoking in 2020 than in any of the previous 13 years, according to new data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. 2020 was the first year the research team had data on attempts to quit e-cigaret.....»»
Threads user count falls to new lows, highlighting retention challenges
Threads, Meta's Twitter rival, is struggling to retain users roughly a month after its highly publicized launch, according to fresh industry estimates showing that app engagement has fallen to new lows......»»
China wants to limit minors to no more than two hours a day on mobiles
China is proposing new measures to curb the amount of time that kids and teens can spend on their phones, as the country takes aim at internet addiction and tries to cultivate "good morality" and "socialist values" among minors......»»
Sea urchins are struggling to "grip" as climate change alters ecosystems
When you are driving through a rain storm, traction is key. If your tires lack sufficient tread, your vehicle will slip and slide, and you won't have the grip needed to maneuver safely. When torrential rains hit near-shore, shallow water ecosystems,.....»»
Teens engaged in activism become better critical thinkers, study finds
Youth involved in community-based activism over time become better critical thinkers and more politically active, according to a new University of Michigan study......»»
How to Roll a Joint Perfectly, according to Science
Scientists used a smoking machine—complete with a 3-D-printed mouthpiece—to figure out how to get the most cannabinoid per puff. .....»»
Teens need consistent positive messaging in multicultural environments, finds study
In an increasingly diverse, multicultural world, adolescents struggle academically in multicultural environments if they don't receive consistent and positive messages at school, home and among their peers about cultures that are not their own, a Uni.....»»
Apple Vision Pro draws investors back to struggling VR/AR market
Investors dissatisfied with AR firms, or just wary of investing before Apple entered the field, are now beginning to back headset companies following the launch of Apple Vision Pro.Apple Vision Pro photographed at Apple ParkBack in 2021, investors se.....»»
Why workers in small businesses can struggle with mental health and "presenteeism"
If you are struggling with your mental health, is it better to come to work or stay off sick? You may think your employer would prefer you try to keep working, but many employers would prefer you take time off to feel better......»»
Viewpoint: Panic over supposed "super-predator" teens ended years ago, but its consequences did not
A South Carolina judge heard arguments in late May 2023 to reconsider the sentence for Jesse Osborne, who carried out a school shooting in 2016. Fourteen years old at the time, Osborne killed his father, then opened fire at Townsville Elementary Scho.....»»
Report: Apple’s 2024 MacBooks may face some serious shortages
A new report suggests Apple’s 2024 MacBooks could be hard to come by, all due to a planned chip factory in the U.S. struggling to hire enough skilled workers......»»
Your next MacBook could be in short supply thanks to US skills shortage
TSMC is struggling to find enough qualified US workers to get its new Arizona chipmaking plant operational on schedule, forcing it to push back its opening into 2025......»»
Teens are using social media to diagnose themselves with ADHD, autism and more. Parents are alarmed
Some people browse TikTok and Instagram for recipes, memes and colorful takes on the news. Erin Coleman says her 14-year-old daughter uses these apps to search for videos about mental health diagnoses......»»
Should you be friends with your co-workers? Here"s what the research says
In my teens and twenties, I didn't think much about how important it was to like the people I worked with. At the time, I was working as a waiter at a Toronto diner and being friends with my colleagues was part of the experience......»»
Students admitted to a Brazilian university via affirmative action struggled but ultimately caught up
Affirmative action in higher education can lead to mismatching, with students admitted under such policies struggling academically due to inadequate precollegiate preparation. But although some students face initial challenges, providing access to hi.....»»
Canned, frozen corn industry struggling across US growing regions
For those whose primary experience with corn is the butter-drenched cob variety, it might come as a surprise that other forms of sweet corn are in trouble. A new University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign analysis shows sweet corn production for frozen.....»»
Byju"s: The unravelling of India"s most valued start-up
Once a darling of investors, Byju's is struggling to retain their confidence after a series of setbacks......»»
Ukrainian science is struggling, threatening long-term economic recovery
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has done a lot of damage to the Ukrainian scientific system. The ongoing war has damaged physical infrastructure, thousands of Ukrainian scientists have fled their country to seek safety abroad, and th.....»»
Rivian delivers 12,640 vehicles in Q2, beating estimates
Rivian says it's on track to meet its production goal of 50,000 for the year after struggling with manufacturing issues since its 2021 launch......»»
The top-rated Netflix original series, ranked by Rotten Tomatoes
If you’re looking for a new Netflix series to binge-watch but are struggling with the daunting array of choices available from the biggest streamer of … The post The top-rated Netflix original series, ranked by Rotten Tomatoes appeared fi.....»»
Employees worry less about cybersecurity best practices in the summer
IT teams are struggling to monitor and enforce BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies during summer months when more employees are often traveling or working remotely, according to ThreatX. With more endpoints and applications in use, and often person.....»»