COVID-19: relationship between social media use and prejudice against Chinese Americans
Pandemic allows researchers to analyze how websites like Facebook can influence dynamics between different social groups: Frontiers in Communication [...]
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Who’s a bot and who’s not
Behavioral differences between bots and humans could inform new algorithms for bot detection: Frontiers in Physics [...]
The keto diet can lead to flu-like symptoms during the first few weeks
Study of 43 online forums revealed symptoms, severity and time associated with the low-carb, high-fat diet: Frontiers in Nutrition [...]
Social media images of culture can predict economic trends in cities
Images of exhibitions, festivals and other cultural events on Flickr can predict the economic rise of certain neighborhoods in London and New York City: Frontiers in Physics [...]
Comments on social networks reinforce socialization during adolescence
While cybergossiping can lead to risky behavior like cyberbullying, it also serves a valuable socializing function for teenagers: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
We’re not addicted to smartphones, we’re addicted to social interaction
New research suggests mobile-device habits stem from a healthy human need to socialize, rooted in evolution: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
We like taking selfies but not looking at them
The selfie paradox: taking selfies is hugely popular, yet most people would prefer fewer selfies on social media. [...]
In the aftermath of disaster, social media helps build a sense of community
— By K.E.D. Coan Social media can disseminate critical information as well as unite disaster victims during their recovery efforts, suggests a study published in [...]
