How does social media cause stress?
Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, WhatsApp — constant notifications distract the brain, leading to stress and exhaustion.…
Should kids be banned from social media?
Most health-related social media posts from top influencers are misleading, lack medical evidence, and are biased by financial backing, a new study shows. What can you do to protect yourself against misinformation?…
Bereaved US mother sues social media firms over dangerous trend of ‘subway surfing’
Young people in New York City are climbing on top of trains for thrills. The dangerous phenomenon, known as subway surfing, has been around for decades but is seeing a revival that…
Pakistan Senate votes to ban fake news on social media
Pakistan's Senate has voted to criminalize "intentional" spreading of misinformation with jail terms of up to three years. Journalists and opposition figures argue the law could be used to tamp down dissent.…
Understanding social media changes and how to protect children
Many of the social media platforms used by our children and young people are undergoing big changes. Last week, Meta announced it will no longer have fact-checkers for Facebook and Instagram in…
Pakistan’s social media influencers seek to gain followers by owning big cats
In Pakistan, having a pet lion or tiger is becoming increasingly trendy. Rich businessmen, industrialists and landowners already have their own zoos. More recently, social media influencers have adopted the trend and…
HMPV virus speculations infect social media
The surge in cases of the flu-like HMPV virus in northern China has raised fears of another Covid-style pandemic. Users on social media are spreading alarmist claims such as fake lockdown announcements,…
‘Cosying up to Donald Trump’: Zuckerberg ditches fact-checking on social media
Mark Zuckerberg's decision to kill fact-checking on Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram sparks outrage but also support. Donald Trump continues to roil – and worry – Europe over his threat to take over…
How misogynists take over social media
Women haters are becoming more and more popular on social media platforms worldwide. Why do platforms such as TikTok promote their misogynistic content?…
Should kids be banned from Social Media?
Social media can have negative effects on children – so a ban is being discussed on different levels. Will this protect kids or is it over the top?…
Social media – platforms with addictive potential
The most addictive Social media platform are YouTube,Facebook,Instagram. YouTube eddiction involves watching excessive amounts of online videos. the biggest effects of social media are listed below.…