Why teens should treasure their friendships
Adolescents with strong friendships experience fewer anxiety and depression symptoms, Ph.D. student Iris Koele discovered in her research on high school students' social relationships. "As a psychologist, I include friends in the treatment plan: who.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
In Costa Rica, saving seeds to feed future generations
In the tropical mountains of Costa Rica, scientists guard a treasure trove of seeds collected over decades as a bulwark against food insecurity and climate change......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Fueled by new chemistry, algorithm mines fungi for useful molecules
A newly described type of chemistry in fungi is both surprisingly common and likely to involve highly reactive enzymes, two traits that make the genes involved useful signposts pointing to a potential treasure trove of biological compounds with medic.....»»
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......»»
Kids who read for pleasure grow into better-adjusted teens: study
Young children may be fascinated by electronic devices, but a new study suggests that old-fashioned reading may help them grow into better adjusted middle schoolers......»»
New venom discovery from deadly cone snails
University of Queensland researchers have reared deadly cone snails in a laboratory aquarium for the first time, uncovering a potential treasure trove of new venoms for drug development. The findings are published in the journal Nature Communications.....»»
Instagram and Messenger get more parental supervision tools
Meta has just released additional supervision tools for parents of teens who use apps such as Instagram and Messenger......»»
Facebook Messenger parental controls expanded to teens; new TikTok half-measure
Facebook Messenger parental controls have long been available for Messenger Kids – the special version of the chat app designed for children below 13 years of age – but not for teens. This has now changed, with parental controls coming to the ma.....»»
Meta is giving parents more visibility into who their teens are messaging on social media
Meta is adding new safeguards and monitoring tools for teens across its social platforms: parental controls on Messenger, suggestions for teens to step away from Facebook after 20 minutes, and nudges urging young night-owl Instagrammers to stop scrol.....»»
5 adventure movies to watch before Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Treasure hunting, daring adventures, and great escapes - these five movies are perfect for anyone who's excited about Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny......»»
Inside the Minds of People, Parrots and Bees
Tornados are moving east, OSIRIS-REx’s asteroid sample is coming to Earth soon, and there’s fresh treasure under the seafloor.....»»
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.....»»
Another Crab’s Treasure is the SpongeBob Soulslike I didn’t know I wanted
Another Crab's Treasure may look like it could be a SpongeBob SquarePants game, but it plays like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice......»»
Study describes the melting of gold nanoparticles in gold-bearing fluids in the Earth"s crust
Gold is a precious metal that has always fascinated humans. From Priam's Treasure to the legend of El Dorado, gold—regarded as the noblest of metals—has been a symbol of splendor and wealth in many civilizations. Historically, gold deposits were.....»»
Crime blotter: Finance director at nonprofit used embezzled funds at Apple Store
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, a store is robbed of iPhones by a man with a box on his head, iCloud evidence is to be used against a politician, and a deputy is accused of pulling a gun on teens.The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, lo.....»»
New study takes a high-level look at Nazca boobies" breeding
Nazca boobies can live to 28 years of age, but in their late teens, their ability to raise chicks declines substantially. Why their breeding drops in old age has plagued Wake Forest University Professor of Biology David Anderson for years. But a new.....»»