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The Dark Side of Social Media: How Teens Get Hooked

November 27, 2024

Social media is everywhere these days. It keeps us connected and entertained, but it also has a dark side. Teenagers are especially at risk for social media addiction. This means spending too much time online, feeling like they have to check their phones constantly, and letting it harm their real-li

health

Loneliness Among Latin American Caregivers During COVID-19

November 27, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic brought a wave of loneliness and social isolation. Even before the pandemic, caregivers in Latin America faced higher levels of loneliness compared to non-caregivers. With the pandemic's spread and the limitations on support systems, Latin American caregivers might have felt th

celebrities

Catching Up with Bhad Bhabie: The Young Rapper's Health Journey

November 27, 2024

Young rapper Bhad Bhabie, real name Danielle Bregoli, has been in the spotlight since 2016 when she went viral on Dr. Phil with her iconic "Catch me outside, how 'bout that? " line. Recently, she's been making headlines again, but this time it's about her health. While heading to LAX, she was approa

lifestyle

Word of the Year: Demure Sweeps 2024 Scene

November 27, 2024

Imagine a simple word gaining global buzz overnight. That's what happened to "demure" in 2024. Dictionary. com, the go-to online dictionary, chose this six-letter adjective as the Word of the Year. Lexicographers studied tons of data to pick the word that best captured the spirit of 2024. "Demure" s

entertainment

Demure Takes Over: A Word's Viral Journey

November 26, 2024

Ever wondered how a word can suddenly become famous overnight? Meet "demure, " Dictionary. com's 2024 word of the year. This isn't your typical word—it went viral because of a TikTok star named Jools Lebron. She used "demure" to describe her subtle makeup and mindful behavior, making it a sensation.

science

The Power of Belief: How We Shape Our Reality

November 26, 2024

Lately, people have been questioning scientific facts, especially when it comes to COVID, climate change, and conspiracy theories. This raises important questions: What is knowledge? How do we know what we believe? Social epistemology, which studies how we know and believe things, helps us understan

sports

Playing Elbow Tag: How Time Flies in Traditional Sports

November 26, 2024

Ever wondered how time flies when you're having fun? This study took a deep dive into that question by looking at two versions of the old-school game, Elbow Tag. The game has a unique way of changing rules, where tweaking one rule in version 1 (V1) can completely change how players act in version 2

entertainment

Celebrity Lookalike Contests: Fun or Copycat Craze?

November 26, 2024

These days, celebrity lookalike contests are all the rage online. But did you know these competitions have been around for ages? In October, a Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest in New York got quite wild. Hundreds of people showed up, and the event even got a visit from the actor himself! After th

celebrities

Jordan Chiles' Mom Faces Criticism Over Leotard Sales

November 26, 2024

Jordan Chiles is set to start her college career at UCLA, but her mother, Gina, has faced some heat on social media. Gina recently announced that Jordan is launching a new leotard collection. However, this announcement wasn't just about the leotards. Gina also had to address some scam allegations th

crime

Spotting Trouble Online: AI and Persian Social Media

November 26, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in domestic violence discussions on Persian social media. Experts didn't want to miss any signs, so they turned to AI for help. First, they used topic modeling to figure out what people were talking about. Then, they combined multiple algorithms to create a power