Texas will require parental consent for kids to use social media
The Texas social media law takes effect September 1. Enlarge (credit: duncan1890 | iStock / Getty Images Plus) Teens will likely soon be losing online privileges in Texas, which this week became the third state to requir.....»»
Rust Belt voters aren"t all white, but reporting often ignores the concerns of people of color there, says geographer
Every four years, national media turn their attention to the Rust Belt, a term that describes Midwestern industrial and manufacturing states whose economies were decimated by the decline of those industries in the 1970s. This region contains the cove.....»»
5 best free horror movies to stream this Halloween
Check out these great horror movies streaming for free this Halloween like Candyman, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and more......»»
5 best kids movies to stream this Halloween
These kids movies are the best way to spend an evening as Halloween draws closer......»»
Atlas of the Human Planet: 50 years of population growth and urbanization trends uncovered
The new Atlas of the Human Planet reveals 50 years of global population growth and urbanization trends, providing insights into how cities and rural areas have evolved. This data offers vital tools for addressing future climate, social, and economic.....»»
South Africa"s fight against extreme poverty needs a new strategy—model shows how social grants could work
South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth......»»
You can play the new Death Note game for free with PS Plus
If you want to check out Death Note Killer Within, which combines the popular series with Among Us social deduction, you can do so with a PS Plus subscription......»»
Rising partisanship is making nonprofits more reluctant to engage in policy debates, research finds
Afraid of partisan rancor, nonprofits are biting their tongues, with divisive politics hindering public policy engagement by social service organizations. This is one of our findings in a new study we conducted on behalf of Independent Sector—a coa.....»»
The faces of disaster: Social vulnerability spotlighted in dataset
Natural hazards like hurricanes can take a higher than average toll on life and property on certain population groups, such as the elderly. A dataset that highlights vulnerable populations in hazard mitigation plans was awarded a 2024 DesignSafe Data.....»»
Anchoring new recruits in the maritime industry
A study published in the International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics has looked at the largely ignored potential for shipping companies to boost their recruitment appeal through social media. Social media has transformed many industries.....»»
What animal societies can teach us about aging
Red deer may become less sociable as they grow old to reduce the risk of picking up diseases, while older house sparrows seem to have fewer social interactions as their peers die off, according to new research showing that humans are not the only ani.....»»
US math teachers view student performance differently based on race and gender
Teachers report thinking that if girls do better in math than boys, it is probably because of their innate ability and effort. But they also report that when boys do well in math, it is more likely due to parental support and society's higher expecta.....»»
How social interactions evolve in schools: Study reveals people tend to gravitate towards groups of similar sizes
A recent study published in Nature Communications uncovers how human social interactions evolve in group settings, providing a perspective on the dynamic nature of social networks. By analyzing how university students and preschool children form and.....»»
Long COVID Is Harming Too Many Kids
Pediatric long COVID is more common than many thought, and we keep letting kids be reinfected with new variants.....»»
Worldschooling Is Catching On. Here’s What You Need to Know
People are pulling their kids out of traditional education to learn while they travel. Data on educational success are limited, but there are other reasons to consider worldschooling.....»»
These Hornets Can Thrive on Just Alcohol without Getting Buzzed
Social wasps can hold their liquor.....»»
Middle East latest: Social platform X suspends new account on behalf of Iran"s supreme leader
Middle East latest: Social platform X suspends new account on behalf of Iran"s supreme leader.....»»
The 25 best YouTube videos for kids (October 2024)
Young kids can learn colors, numbers, and words and older kids can watch Mark Rober's inspiring MIT speech in the 25 best YouTube videos for kids......»»
I’m 70, have $1.5 million in a 401(k), and just started Social Security. Is it too late for a Roth conversion?
I’m 70, have $1.5 million in a 401(k), and just started Social Security. Is it too late for a Roth conversion?.....»»
More social species live longer, study finds
New research from the University of Oxford has revealed that species that are more social live longer and produce offspring for a greater timespan. This is the first study on this topic which spans the animal kingdom, from jellyfish to humans......»»
Why do kids cheat? Is it normal, or should I be worried?
Everyone knows a kid who cheats at Monopoly or backyard cricket. Perhaps they have even cheated on a test at school......»»