We know negative news has an impact on our mental health, especially if we are constantly being exposed to it. Twitter is trying to help young people cope with the stress, which is a good start.
Will the development of tech industry change the economic and social life Iranian youth?
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Tumblr might the weird cousin of the other social media platforms, but it also makes a safe space for queer kids to hang out and understand their sexuality.
Some travellers may forget that where they travel is not their home, and that cultural sensitivities may differ greatly.
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In the wake of the suicide bombing in Manchester, England, an expert on social networks explains why ties to other people help societies recover from traumatic events.
It’s election time and all the political parties are locked in a social media battle. But does it help inform political debate or just cause even more confusion?
Kids are inundated with advertising for junk food on social media.
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Social media seem like a great way for new mothers to connect, but there are times when it’s depressing. Here are some reasons new mothers may want to walk away from Facebook and connect in person.
Tackling the harms of image-based abuse will require a combination of efforts.
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Image-based abuse, more commonly known as ‘revenge porn’, affects many Australians from across diverse communities and in different types of relationships.
Twitter is made up of numerous communities clustered around all manner of topics. If all you see is the same, it’s time to break out of your filter bubble.
DaddyOFive parents Mike and Heather Martin issue an apology for their prank videos.
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A host of spaces that were once immune to commercial intrusion – from parks to our friendships – are now being infiltrated by advertisers. Are we being enslaved by a ‘merciless master’?
The right visualisation will stand on its own as a communication tool.
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