Computer game helps students get better at detecting fake news

A computer game helped upper secondary school students become better at distinguishing between reliable and misleading news. This is shown by a study conducted by researchers at Uppsala University and ... Read More

Computer game in school made students better at detecting fake news

A computer game helped upper secondary school students become better at distinguishing between reliable and misleading news. Read More

Opinion: Does social media rewire kids’ brains? Here’s what the science really says

Jonathan Haidt's "The Anxious Generation" feeds the latest technology panic. But the research says something different. Read More

‘The Social Network’ Sequel In The Works, Says Aaron Sorkin: “I Blame Facebook For Jan. 6”

Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin is planning to put a spotlight on Facebook’s controversies in a sequel to his critically acclaimed 2010 film The Social Network, which followed the creation of ... Read More

12 Best Good News Websites To Leave You More Hopeful

In a world that seems to be full of doom and gloom, it can be tough to find good news. But luckily, there are plenty of websites out there that focus on positive news stories. In an interview with ... Read More

Other Views: Social media companies refuse to safeguard kids. It’s up to lawmakers now

From state capitols to Washington, D.C., lawmakers are scrambling to come up with regulations that can protect kids from the potential harms of social media, since the platforms have been ... Read More

ISSUES OF FAITH: Putting the social back into media

THERE DOESN’T seem to be what one might call a “useful purpose” for social media. Everyone seems to just know that it, somehow, corrupts children, brings doubt to reality and demands we question our ... Read More

Folks who use they/them pronouns are less likely to get jobs – especially in red areas

A new study published in the Social Science Research Network [SSRN] found that job applicants using they/them pronouns are less likely to be hired. The study’s author, University of Toronto Ph.D. Read More

How dating apps have tried to become more trans-inclusive over the years

Online dating has improved for non-cisgender users, but it still has a ways to go to feel safe and accessible. Read More

Tuckerton Library Screens Documentary: Is Social Media Bad for Kids’ Mental Health? A Debate

Social media platforms are integral to modern life, shaping how young people connect and communicate with the world around them. However, their impact on children's mental health has raised many ... Read More

Motley Fool Stories, Vol. 6: Sports, Family & Finance

You know Bill Barker's and Robert Brokamp's investment advice from years of contributions to The Motley Fool's podcasts and services. But do you know where and how they started? Read More

Waterloo Schools releases first artist renderings of proposed new high school

The Waterloo Community School District has unveiled three preliminary renderings that showcase the potential design of a unified high school campus. Read More