Is the βSouls-likeβ explosion linked to real world adversity?
Difficult RPG games of the βSouls-likeβ variety used to be somewhat niche, due to their unforgiving nature. In the last 18 months, however, the popularity of these types of games has exploded. Why is that? Never had a tension headache from playing a game before? May I offer you some...
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The dystopia of watching Hurricane Milton unfold online
On one side of the internet, content creators and clout chasers used the natural disaster to entertain and engage. On the other, it triggered a surge in misinformation and conspiracy theories. While social media platforms function as a go-to news source for many, is this proof that things have...
Why are men sabotaging the βshe deserved the purseβ trend?
Men have been sabotaging womenβs pay-it-forward scheme by wrecking baby aisles and taking money intended for young mothers. Is this a clap-back against the unnecessary spectacularisation of generosity or against women experiencing privileges men have excluded themselves from by unequally distributing parental responsibility? Across the US, women have been hiding...
WHO joins TikTok to deliver science-based health info
Since the pandemic, there has been a surge in people seeking health information online. This has led to an increase in misinformation, however, leaving many overwhelmed as they navigate online medical guidance.Β To help tackle this growing issue, the World Health Organization (WHO) have announced a collaboration with TikTok...
Starlink access approved for areas hit by Hurricane Helene
Elon Muskβs gaggle of internet satellites is currently providing connectivity to areas affected by Hurricane Helene. This is what the tech tycoon had always envisioned for Starlink. You can argue whether Elon Muskβs Starlink project is borne of altruism or primarily of self-gain, but thereβs no denying the projectβs original...
Scientists finally understand why people with schizophrenia hear voices
According to new research β which represents a βparadigm shiftβ for mental health disorders β the way people experience auditory verbal hallucinations isnβt that different from the way humans hear external sounds. For decades, scientists have been endeavouring to understand why people with schizophrenia (which affects
The life-threatening βChromingβ challenge spreading on TikTok
The challenge involving inhaling toxic fumes has gained popularity among the younger generations, raising serious health concerns among health professionals and parents. Adolescents' use of social media has left older generations, including the oldest members of Generation Z, baffled. Although every generation has encountered unsettling trends, the rise of social media has intensified these issues, creating an even bigger trap for Generation Alpha and the younger members of Gen Z. From...
Sweden says children under 2 should have zero screen time
Swedish health authorities have issued new recommendations to restrict screen time for young people.Β Sweden has made a firm statement in the ongoing debate over children and screens: for kids under two, there should be no screen time. At all. Health authorities have issued new recommendations for parents regarding screen time for young people. For ages two to five, itβs limited to an hour a day, and for children six to...
The impact of Grindr on gay menβs mental health
In the digital age, itβs assumed that dating has never been easier. Yet as the LGBTQ+ community increasingly finds itself struggling to navigate the complex landscape of these apps, many are beginning to question the psychological toll of platforms offering instant gratification. Grindr, with its three million daily active users, has revolutionised how gay men meet and interact. Its design, which sorts potential partners into a grid based on their proximity,...
Exclusive β how Epowar is keeping British women safe
Itβs common knowledge that misogynistic violence is an ever-worsening issue across the UK and that local authorities arenβt doing nearly enough to protect us from it. We spoke to Erin-Jane Roodt, whoβs designed an innovative new app that enables us to feel less vulnerable, live our lives without fear, and, in worst-case scenarios, bring our attackers to justice. For women, itβs a no brainer: a strange man is undeniably...
