LND topic: social-media page 50

social media

How Social Media Helps Fight Health Myths in Taiwan

January 23, 2025

Health misinformation can seriously mess up how we handle health crises. Social media, for all its faults, actually gives us a way to study and counteract these issues. In Taiwan, researchers have been looking at how people engage with corrected health information on social media. The goal? To impro

technology

How AI Creates Fake War Images and Spreads Lies on Social Media

January 21, 2025

Imagine a world where social media posts can dupe you into believing something happened during a war, even if it didn't. This research dives into how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to make fake war images look real. The focus is on something called "Look Up Tables" (LUTs), which are colo

health

Volunteers' Diverse Backgrounds: Managing Them Better with Online Profiles

January 21, 2025

Public health emergencies bring together volunteers from all walks of life. This mix can make management tricky. To understand volunteers better, researchers are looking at social media data to create online profiles. These profiles could help paint a clearer, more objective picture of who's helping

politics

Trump and TikTok: A Surprising Turn of Events

January 20, 2025

In a surprising twist, former President Donald Trump has gone from wanting to ban TikTok to being praised for saving it. The hugely popular video-sharing app, TikTok, faced potential bans due to national security concerns. But Trump, now back in the spotlight, has delayed the ban, giving the app a c

health

Teens and Social Media: A Double-Edged Sword

January 18, 2025

Ever wondered how much time your teen spends on social media? A recent study explored the link between social media addiction and cyberbullying among adolescents. It turns out, the more time teens spend on social media, the higher their chances of experiencing or even participating in cyberbullying.

politics

The Dark Side of Info Spread: How Hate Messaging Hurts Us All

January 18, 2025

Ever thought about how social media and traditional news can spread nasty, harmful messages? This isn't just an online problem; even in places without easy internet access, these messages can cause real hurt. We all know hate speech is bad, right? But what's confusing is how it affects those who are

lifestyle

Brushing Hair in Transit: Where’s the Line?

January 17, 2025

A woman recently caused a stir when she filmed herself brushing her hair on a United Airlines business class flight. She posted the video on Instagram, calling out a passenger who gave her disapproving looks. The clip triggered a debate online. Sure, some people thought it was fine, but many found i

technology

Sebastian Vogelsang's New Instagram-Like App on Bluesky's AT Protocol

January 16, 2025

Have you ever wished for a simpler version of Instagram? Well, hold on to your hats because there's a new app on the block! Sebastian Vogelsang, a clever developer, is creating a fun new app called Flashes. This app is built on top of Bluesky's AT Protocol, which means you can use it just like Insta

health

What New Moms Say About Social Media: A Peek Inside Their Experiences

January 15, 2025

You might think that having a new baby would make moms want to escape social media. But hold on, it's not that simple! A group of researchers sat down with 20 new moms, aged 23 to 42, to chat about their social media habits. These moms had babies between 0 to 6 months old and were part of a bigger s

technology

A New Social Scene: US Users Flock to China's RedNote

January 14, 2025

Imagine this: US users, worried about a TikTok ban, are flocking to a Chinese app called Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote. This app, started in 2013, is a big deal in China, but not so much outside it. Until now, that is. It's like Instagram, but with a twist – it's focused on user interests, not