Social Media

Health Why swiping through online videos can make you more bored, not less

New research shows that swiping through online videos to cure boredom might have the opposite effect, leaving you feeling even more bored and disengaged.

Health Researchers link social media use to poor sleep Joshua Shavit

AI Social media post analysis can now predict potential terrorist acts Joshua Shavit

Discoveries YouTube’s algorithm isn’t radicalizing viewers, new study concludes Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Surprisingly, children and young adults who are most active on social media are also most active offline Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Empathy can be socially transferred to others, study finds Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Are Social Media Platforms Exploiting US Youth for Billions in Ad Revenue?Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Breakthrough Study Reveals the Impact of Social Media on Mental Health and Work Joshua Shavit

Discoveries The Heartwarming Story of a Lost Engagement Ring and the Power of Social Media Joseph Shavit

Discoveries ChatGPT can significantly improve first responder disaster response, study finds Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Social media helping to protect biodiversity, study finds Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Is social media addictive? Breakthrough study reveals the truth Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps reduce online harassment, study finds Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Cutting down on social media reduces anxiety, depression, loneliness Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Surprising impact of online gaming social networks on mental health Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Misinformation fails to sway voters in 2020 election, study finds Joseph Shavit

Discoveries MIT, Harvard and Stanford scientists find “weaker ties” are more beneficial for job seekers Joseph Shavit