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Who needs the dark web? Drug sales flourish on social media

Drug sales on the dark web are trending downward in favor of Snapchat, Telegram, and others. For every illegal drug, there is a combination of emojis that dealers and consumers us.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaDec 18th, 2024

Educating young people about social media could be far more effective than a ban—Finland can show us how

The federal government's proposed social media ban for under-16s has sparked widespread debate, affecting millions of young Australians, their families and educators. But will it actually work?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Pakistan blocks Bluesky amid popularity surge

Bluesky is the latest social media platform that cannot be used in Pakistan without a VPN. Yet, VPN usage is also a target......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Save up to $2,000 with exclusive Bluetti portable power station Black Friday deals

Bluetti is offering incredible discounts up to 57% off of essential portable power station models and exclusive coupons during its Black Friday sales event. Don't miss out.Bluetti Black FridayWhether you're looking to upgrade an older home battery ba.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Obsidian’s Avowed is the cure for “Souls-like” action-RPG fatigue

Preview build shows a rich, colorful world with satisfying, zippy combat. In the years since Dark Souls first hit the scene, the action RPG genre has been overrun with "Souls-like.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

A technique for estimating the mass of gigantic filaments of dark matter

How do you weigh one of the largest objects in the entire universe? Very carefully, according to new research......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

A nearby supernova could end the search for dark matter

The search for the universe's dark matter could end tomorrow—given a nearby supernova and a little luck. The nature of dark matter has eluded astronomers for 90 years, since the realization that 85% of the matter in the universe is not visible thro.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 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 NewsNov 21st, 2024

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 NewsNov 21st, 2024

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 NewsNov 21st, 2024

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 NewsNov 21st, 2024

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 NewsNov 21st, 2024

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 NewsNov 21st, 2024

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 NewsNov 21st, 2024

How XProtect protects you from viruses on macOS

XProtect is Apple's Mac virus detection system which keeps your Mac safe. Here's how the protective macOS feature works.XProtect is macOS's malware scaning tool.Viruses and other malware are a constant threat to computers, which web surfers have to w.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

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

Light-activated, drug-carrying liposomes show potential for minimally invasive glaucoma treatments

More than 4 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma, a group of eye diseases that can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss. It's the second-leading cause of blindness worldwide and there's currently no cure, but there's a way to help preve.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated 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

Sugar-like nanoparticle covering could boost cancer drug delivery

A spoonful of sugar might actually help medicine go down, according to recent research from the University of Mississippi. And it could reduce the harmful side effects of cancer treatment. Instead of a literal spoonful of sugar, however, the research.....»»

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