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.....»»
Counting by tens shows a sophistication of young children"s understanding of number concepts, study finds
Understanding how children learn to count can have profound impacts on the kinds of instructional materials used in the classroom. And the way those materials are designed can shape the strategies children use to learn, according to a new paper led b.....»»
Exploring the mind-mitochondria connection
As befits the child of a scientist, Martin Picard's young son, 3, is already learning about biology with an age-appropriate textbook, "Cell Biology for Babies." Picard winces a little whenever the book calls mitochondria the "powerhouses of the cell".....»»
Study: Most people rely on parents for material support into adulthood
A new study finds that only a third of adults in the United States did not rely on their parents for some form of material support between their late teens and early 40s. The study highlights the extent to which parents and adult children rely on eac.....»»
Most people distrust AI and want regulation, says new survey
The constant scandals surrounding artificial intelligence are taking a toll, with a majority of U.S. adults worrying about the potential impact of the new tech......»»
Six young people sue 32 European states over climate change
Six Portuguese youths are taking 32 nations to the European Court of Human Rights this month for not doing enough to stop global warming, the latest bid to secure climate justice through the courts......»»
Apple Watch for kids: Schooltime mode, no iPhone required
Apple Watch for kids is something parents are embracing more and more. The New York Times ran a story last year about Apple Watch adoption among children as young as five. Parents are finding the Apple Watch more appropriate for kids wanting smartpho.....»»
High Blood Pressure Is the World’s Biggest Killer. Now There’s a Plan to Tackle It
Once considered a disease of the affluent, hypertension now affects a third of all adults. The WHO wants nations to get organized to combat it......»»
Never use your master password as a password on other accounts
One in three Americans now use password managers, up from one in five in 2022, according to an online poll by Security.org that quizzed 1,051 American adults on how they use passwords and password managers. How users choose and use password managers.....»»
James Webb captures the stunning outflows from an infant star
A gorgeous new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows a dramatic sight created by the outbursts of energy coming from a very young star......»»
Sexualized Instagram imagery found to affect young women"s body image
Viewing sexualized Instagram posts by online influencers increases the negative mood and body dissatisfaction of young female adults who view them, and promotes negative effects among viewers beyond striving for thinness and attractiveness......»»
Webb snaps supersonic outflow of young star
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a high-resolution look at Herbig-Haro 211 (HH 211), a bipolar jet traveling through interstellar space at supersonic speeds. At roughly 1,000 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Perseus, the.....»»
Whether Saturn"s rings are young or old, its moons may be as ancient as the planet itself
Saturn is best known for two things: its iconic ring structures and its large system of natural satellites. Currently, 146 moons and moonlets have been discovered orbiting the ringed giant, 24 of which are regular satellites. These include the seven.....»»
3 dramas on Prime Video you need to watch in September
Immerse yourself in the story of Nike and Michael Jordan, join some young supes in training, and dance away with Elvis this month on Prime Video......»»
Tiny nanocarriers could prove to be the magic bullet for acne sufferers
It's a skin disorder that makes life miserable for around 800 million teenagers and adults worldwide, but Australian scientists may have found an effective treatment for acne, delivered via tiny nanoparticles......»»
Serious Brain Trauma Starts Well Before Young Athletes Go Pro
Brain injury from contact sports doesn't just affect professional athletes. A new study of amateur athletes who died before turning 30 reveals that many already showed signs of neurodegeneration......»»
Gmail is turning email into a more casual experience
It appears that Google is working on new features for Gmail that will make sending emails feel more casual. The post Gmail is turning email into a more casual experience appeared first on Phandroid. These days with everyone texting each ot.....»»
Housing should be prioritized to support re-entry following incarceration, study suggests
Policymakers and re-entry programs need to prioritize housing to support formerly incarcerated people and reduce recidivism, researchers from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University write in a new study......»»
Kurdish folklore collectors are helping to revitalize endangered languages, study shows
A new generation of young Kurdish folklore collectors is helping to revitalize endangered languages and create a living archive, a new study shows......»»
What teachers and parents wish they could tell kids about porn
Why children need to learn about porn, what schools and parents wish they could tell young people about porn, why porn education is so important. 27-year-old secondary school teacher Layla — who only wants to use her first name for privac.....»»
Hayao Miyazaki"s "The Boy and the Heron" gets stunning first trailer
Hayao Miyazaki's first film in a decade, "The Boy and the Heron" is a fantasy tale of a young boy searching for his late mother. A decade after releasing The Wind Rises — originally thought to be his final film before retirement — m.....»»