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.....»»
Deforestation imperils famed DR Congo reserve as refugees flood in
Acrid smoke swirls amid the buzzing of dozens of chainsaws under the majestic Nyiragongo volcano, producing scenes of devastation in the heart of the lush natural treasure in eastern DR Congo......»»
Symptoms of illness help pathogens spread among songbirds
It's "Treasure Island" author Robert Louis Stevenson who is credited with coining the phrase "You cannot make an omelet without breaking eggs." For us humans, it's now cliché. For pathogens, these are words to live by. Or, rather, spread by......»»
Why experts worry TikTok could add to mental health crisis among US teens
Jerome Yankey said he used to pull all-nighters when he was in college -- not studying or partying, but scrolling on TikTok until the sun came up......»»
Revealing intermolecular hydrogen bond"s important role in separation, purification of structurally similar compounds
Coal tar, once considered waste, has become a huge treasure trove because hundreds of compounds can be isolated from it. Most of these compounds tend to be aromatic hydrocarbons, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and heterocyclic compounds......»»
Economic historians find gender equality is good for economic growth
Over 500 years, the economy developed better in parts of Europe where women married in their 20s instead of their teens, according to a study by economic historians Alexandra de Pleijt from Wageningen University in the Netherlands and Jörg Baten fro.....»»
"Fortnite" maker Epic Games to pay $520 million in record-breaking FTC settlement
Epic Games, maker of the hit video game "Fortnite," has agreed to pay a total of $520 million to settle US government allegations that it misled millions of players, including children and teens, into making unintended purchases and that it violated.....»»
Mapping the middle ground: Balancing mining activities with survival of Utah"s rare plants
It can be easy to assume that the vast stretches of desert in southeastern Utah and southwestern Colorado are mostly barren landscapes—but in truth, the sagebrush-strewn Colorado Plateau is awash with treasure......»»
TikTok may push potentially harmful content to teens within minutes, study finds
TikTok may surface potentially harmful content related to suicide and eating disorders to teenagers within minutes of them creating an account, a new study suggests, likely adding to growing scrutiny of the app's impact on its youngest users......»»
Product showcase: Searchable encryption in Elasticsearch and OpenSearch with IronCore Labs
When it comes to sensitive data, search services are the ultimate treasure trove for hackers. Why slowly sift through information when a search service has indexed it all for you? Mistakes are inevitable and cloud misconfigurations are the number one.....»»
Gold Rush treasures from 1857 shipwreck up for Reno auction
Since the recovery of sunken treasure began decades ago from an 1857 shipwreck off the coast of South Carolina, tens of millions of dollars worth of gold has been sold......»»
Meta cracks down on teen “sextortion” on Facebook, Instagram
Teens will finally have a way to proactively stop the spread of intimate images. Enlarge (credit: The Good Brigade | DigitalVision) Last year, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) released data.....»»
God of War Ragnarok: How to find the Giant’s Toes treasure
Vanaheim is one of the larger realms, so finding this spot isn't as easy as some others. Here's how to find the Giant's Toes treasure in God of War Ragnarok......»»
This nearby dwarf galaxy has been a loner for almost the entire age of the universe
The James Webb Space Telescope Early Release Science (ERS) program—first released on July 12th, 2022—has proven to be a treasure trove of scientific finds and breakthroughs. Among the many areas of research it is enabling, there's the study of re.....»»
God of War Ragnarok: How to find the Vulture’s Gold treasure
There's treasure to be found if you know where to look. If you're stumped on locating this loot, here's how to find the Vulture's Gold in God of War Ragnarok......»»
Having good friendships may make for a healthier gut microbiome
Social connections are essential for good health and well-being in social animals, such as ourselves and other primates. There is also increasing evidence that the gut microbiome—through the so-called "gut-brain axis"—plays a key role in our phys.....»»
Teens with obesity lose 15% of body weight in trial of repurposed diabetes drug
The drug could be a useful new tool for treating childhood obesity. Enlarge / Woman on a kg weight scale (credit: Getty | BSIP) A repurposed Type 2 diabetes drug helped teens with obesity lose a significant amount of bo.....»»
Disconnection, not teens" screen time, is the problem
While many parents and caregivers believe teens spend too much time on smartphones, video games and social media, a Michigan State University researcher says not to worry about screen time......»»
Wild chimpanzees and gorillas can form long friendly associations that last decades
To survive, animals compete for resources, be it food, mating partners or territory. But a ground breaking recent study shows chimpanzees and gorillas form friendships, some lasting at least 20 years. They play, eat and socialize together......»»
This Halloween, face the specter of human mortality with The Midnight Club
Mike Flanagan's latest Netflix series adapts the YA novel by Christopher Pike. Enlarge / Eight terminally ill teens in hospice cope with their fate by telling scary stories in The Midnight Club (credit: Netflix) If you'r.....»»
How to download a backup copy of your Twitter data (or deactivate your account)
If you treasure your tweets, it's easy to get a backup copy for your own safekeeping. Enlarge / Whatever happens, it's nice to know your data options. (credit: Benj Edwards) Big changes are underway at Twitter as we spea.....»»