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While the Ruby Franke case is an extreme example, it raises important questions of sharing children’s lives online.
Don’t try this at home.
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Florida man eats blended raw chicken but evades food poisoning. A microbiologist explains why.
Mothers play an outsized role in the formation of their daughters’ dietary habits.
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Adopting healthy behaviors and thought patterns around food and nutrition takes time and intentional effort. But it will lead to more lasting change and positive outcomes than quick-fix dieting will.
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Children need to know they can talk to adults about problems online – and a ban may affect this.
Social media and protest – a battleground for freedom of expression.
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An expert on social media explains how she proved she was being shadow banned – and how you can too.
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Fan communities existed long before the internet, but the proliferation of online platforms changed the ways in which they connect and participate.
Some young people spend hours a day on social media.
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You can free yourself from some of the time you spend online in as little as four weeks.
The right way to photograph wildlife: from a distance, in the animal’s natural habitat.
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The caption may say that only scientists and trained professionals should handle wild animals, but viewers remember the image, not the words.
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A wave of horror content is popping up across TikTok, carrying on a legacy that began on YouTube.
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There are no vitamin patches listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods and there’s not enough evidence to show they work better than tablets.
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Our study found that parasocial relationships can turn sour, with love and adoration replaced by feelings of hostility and even hatred.
Gearing up for the election.
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As many as 204 million Indonesians are registered to vote in what will be the world’s largest single-day election in 2024.
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The complex task of tackling online terror needs human eyes as well as artificial intelligence.
Elmo’s post went viral with social media users who resonate with his iconic branding.
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The virality of Elmo’s X post showcases how fictional characters are turning into influencers.
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Youtube ads are money well spent – but smart campaigns will also target Twitch and Mumsnet.
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Language has been dubbed “the covert operations of war”, such is the power it holds in shaping public opinion. Here’s what we found about the way Australian media has been framing the conflict.
If your computer crashed, would you be able to access your data?
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Future generations may not be able to access the digital artefacts we create today.
The CEOs of Discord, Snap, TikTok, X and Meta prepare to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Jan. 31, 2024.
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As legislators rail against social media companies, the companies continue to put millions of young people at risk. Here’s how − and what can be done about it.
Social media can be both dangerous and a lifeline for teens.
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Social media companies have come under intense pressure to do more to protect teens, but there’s another concern – they could go too far.
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Curating their own social media accounts can help teenagers build their identities.