Why are young adults having less casual sex?
Casual sex is on the decline for both young men and women, according to a Rutgers University-New Brunswick study that found less alcohol consumption among both genders is a major reason, while playing video games and living at home with parents are a.....»»
Unpacking the challenges of AI cybersecurity
As organizations handle increasing amounts of data daily, AI offers advanced capabilities that would be harder to achieve with traditional methods. In this Help Net Security video, Tyler Young, CISO at BigID, explores AI’s challenges, triumphs,.....»»
UK teens experienced spike in online harm during COVID-19 pandemic, report claims
A new pair of reports co-led by a UCL researcher highlights the scale of online harm faced by young people in the UK while also demonstrating the impact of educational workshops in equipping young people with tools to navigate the digital world......»»
An unconventional yeast increases the quality of carbonic maceration wine, rosé wine and orange wine
Carbonic maceration wines are increasingly in demand on the market. They are young red wines in which floral and fresh fruit aromas predominate and they must be consumed within the first year. The best-known example is Beaujolais nouveau in France, b.....»»
How the tide turned on transgender support charity Mermaids
The charity Mermaids, which offers support services to transgender young people and their caregivers in the UK, was once portrayed in the media as a respected source of advice and information. But by 2022, this had changed......»»
Study finds young people from poorer families make fewer friends
A new study has found that children growing up in low-income families have fewer opportunities to make friends and to socially integrate at school. Researchers from the University of Zurich and the University of Stockholm examined data from over 200.....»»
Daily Telescope: A stunning image of a star cluster in a nearby galaxy
A bright young star within a colorful nebula. Enlarge / This image features an H II region in the Large Magellanic Cloud. (credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, O. Nayak, M. Meixner) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a.....»»
Instagram stops letting random adults send messages to teenagers
Meta restricting teens’ DMs could defeat the point of social media for teens. Enlarge (credit: Dmytro Betsenko | Moment) Some teens will now have their Facebook and Instagram accounts defaulted to a setting that blocks.....»»
Webb sees dozens of young quasars in the first billion years of the universe
Within almost every galaxy is a supermassive black hole. Millions, sometimes billions of solar masses are locked within an event horizon of space and time. They can power luminous quasars, drive star formation, and change the evolution of a galaxy. B.....»»
Thinking about work as a calling can be meaningful, but there can be unexpected downsides as well
Many Americans—especially young adults—want to do work that feels meaningful. Creating meaning for oneself may be especially important as fewer workplaces provide good pay and benefits to their employees......»»
Astronomers observe accretion outburst of a young variable star
Using various ground-based facilities and space telescopes, astronomers have observed an accretion outburst that recently occurred on a young variable star known as V1741 Sgr. Results of the observations, published January 17 on the pre-print server.....»»
TunnelBear review: A cutesy VPN service for casual users with a free version that doesn"t suck
It's not a great value for VPN veterans, but TunnelBear is a trustworthy, approachable service that can win over newbies with an easy-to-use app and free subscription tier. UPDATE: Jan. 23, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EST We've revisited this review as.....»»
Young Black men in Canada face racism, ageism and classism when looking for work
Youth employment in Canada continues to be a concern. Young people between the ages of 15 and 30 are less likely to find and sustain employment compared to an older population of Canadians......»»
Sexual minority young people in Canada more likely to experience harmful police contact, finds study
While there has been much public scrutiny and research on police interactions and violence towards sexual minorities in the United States, there is a gap in the current literature on how sexual minorities fare with law enforcement contact in Canada......»»
Trash TV: Streaming giants are failing to educate youth about waste recycling. Why it matters
As a new parent, I've had the joy of watching animated cartoons with my two-year-old son. His favorite show is "Trash Truck," on Netflix, featuring a tight-knit ensemble of five characters: a trash truck, a young boy, a raccoon, a bear and a mouse. T.....»»
Study combines storytelling and movement to improve language and motor skills in early years
Combined storytelling and movement lessons delivered by teachers can improve language and gross-motor skills in young children, according to a new study by psychology and sport science experts at Nottingham Trent University and Coventry University......»»
Zuckerberg’s AGI remarks follow trend of downplaying AI dangers
Zuckeberg and Altman both tamp down fear and hype with casual statements about AGI. Enlarge / Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., during the Meta Connect event in Menlo Park, California, on September.....»»
LED lights, info treatments boost microgreen preference
Since microgreens entered the market in the 1980s and 1990s, their use has expanded far beyond being a garnish in high-end restaurants. They can now be found in casual dining establishments and private homes. They are used to add texture and color, a.....»»
Education and understanding is vital when tackling rising reports of harmful sexual behavior by children
An analysis of data from 42 police forces across England and Wales has found that over half of the 106,984 child sexual abuse cases in 2022 involved reported offenses by young people aged between ten and 17. This is a rise of 7.6% from 2021......»»
Pistons vs Timberwolves live stream: Can you watch for free?
The Detroit Pistons take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action on Wednesday night. It’s a matchup of teams at the complete opposite ends of the standings, but a showdown between young stars Cade Cunningham and Anthony Edwards makes this o.....»»
Researchers address formulation, manufacturing challenges in obesity, diabetes drugs
Medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro are composed of molecules called acylated peptides that are designed to circulate in the body and regulate insulin production. This enables adults with type 2 diabetes to take a weekly injection instead of mon.....»»