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Why Do People Join Conspiracy Groups? Social Factors Matter More Than You Think

January 9, 2025

Ever wondered why some people decide to join communities that believe in conspiracy theories? You might think it's all about individual beliefs, but new research says otherwise. Scientists looked at 56 conspiracy communities on Reddit and found that social factors play a big role. They compared two

health

Healthy Habits: What Helps Hypertensive Patients in Ethiopia?

January 9, 2025

Unhealthy behaviors can lead to serious health issues, even death. In fact, they cause more than 23 million deaths each year and contribute to 36. 5% of disability-adjusted life years. Lifestyle choices play a big role in our health and quality of life. This study looks into what factors, both behav

politics

Zuckerberg's New Direction: Less Fact-Checking, More Free Speech

January 9, 2025

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has decided to end the company’s fact-checking program. This decision comes after facing pressure from conservatives who see these efforts as censorship. Zuckerberg now believes that reducing “censorship” and “restoring free expression” is more important. Researcher

politics

Meta's New Direction: Less Censorship, More User Involvement

January 8, 2025

In a shift that seems to anticipate the return of Donald Trump to politics, Meta has decided to end its long-standing fact-checking program. This program was originally designed to control the spread of false information on its social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The compa

politics

Fact-Checking in Peril: Meta's Shift Affects Trust and Jobs

January 8, 2025

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has caused a stir by dumping its fact-checking partners. This move has left journalists involved high and dry, and some might even lose their jobs. The company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, claimed that fact-checkers are biased and have ruined trust. But who's really trus

politics

Meta’s U-Turn: Fact-Checkers Face Uncertain Future

January 8, 2025

Meta, the company behind Facebook, recently decided to end its fact-checking partnerships. This shocked the journalists involved and could leave some jobless. Fact-checking is under fire from certain politicians and groups, especially those on the right. They often accuse fact-checkers of hiding unc

health

Internet Safety: A Closer Look at Cyberbullying and Online Harassment Among Italian Teens

January 8, 2025

With more and more teens spending time online, it's important to understand the risks they face. One recent study focused on 697 Italian adolescents, aged around 15, and looked at the prevalence of cyberbullying and online sexual harassment. This study aimed to figure out if there's a connection bet

technology

Meta Switches to Community Notes, Ditches Fact Checkers

January 7, 2025

In a big change, Meta is saying goodbye to fact checkers on Facebook and Instagram. Instead, they're bringing in something called community notes. These are like labels that users can add to posts, pointing out if something might be wrong. This shift comes as Meta's top bosses seem to be moving more

science

Discovering Roxy: A 26, 000-Year-Old Fox in a Utah Cave

January 7, 2025

Imagine a time when the world was much colder and humans were just starting to roam the earth. In a remote cave in Utah, a team of scientists and cavers found something extraordinary: a nearly complete skeleton of a red fox. This isn't just any fox; it's one that lived over 26, 000 years ago, during

health

Insomnia in Nepalese Teens: What's Keeping Them Awake?

January 7, 2025

Sleep problems are a big deal among teens in Nepal's Bagmati Province. A recent study found that nearly a quarter of students grades 9 and 10 struggle with insomnia. This isn't just about losing sleep; it's linked to serious issues like suicidal thoughts and risky behaviors. Researchers wanted to kn