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News & Articles By Zoey Sky
04/23/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Why do you even use Facebook? It’s a question that over 42 percent of Americans are now asking
If you’re a Facebook junkie, you may be constantly monitoring your feed the moment you wake up, during your commute, and even at school or work. However, a study suggests that a lot of Americans are doing just fine without Facebook. The study was conducted by experts from the Pew Research Center, a nonpartisan American fact tank in […]
04/05/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Put the phone down: Too much screen time can harm your eyes and cause vision loss
If your eyes always feel dry after looking at your phone, it might be time to take a long break from using your handheld devices. According to a study, excessive phone usage, especially at night, may cause dry eyes or even vision loss. The study, which was published in the journal Scientific Reports, was conducted by researchers […]
01/17/2019
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By Zoey Sky
The way you use Facebook may give clues to your mental health, say researchers
Social media use is a divisive topic. Regular users say that websites like Facebook help them connect with family and friends, while health experts believe that social media may aggravate a person’s mental health. According to a study, your Facebook posts can also be used to diagnose your risk of developing depression and other mental […]
10/06/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Study suggests a direct link between screen time and ADHD in teens
Adding to the list of health concerns associated with excessive screen time, one study suggests that there could be a link between the length of time teenagers spend online and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The two-year study, which was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), observed more than 2,500 high school students from […]
10/03/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Is social media addiction a new type of psychiatric condition?
When people say that they’re “addicted” to Facebook or social media, is it the same thing as being addicted to drugs or alcohol? According to estimates, the number of social media users around the world can skyrocket from almost a billion in 2010 to over three billion by 2021. Out of all the social networking sites (SNS), Facebook is […]
08/20/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Industry experts express concern for the lack of ethics rules in place to protect privacy, free will as brain enhancement technology grows
While technological advances in artificial intelligence aim to augment or even restore human capabilities, experts are worried that this can one day cause more harm than good, making a “call for ethics” necessary to protect our privacy. Now that artificial intelligence and brain-computer interfaces are merging, we might not have to wait too long until […]
07/23/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Will robots “keep” us? Scientists are already seeing signs of a dystopian future as more robots take jobs from humans
Is artificial intelligence (AI) advancing too fast? According to a report from a management consultancy firm, we are steadily heading down the path to dystopia as robots overtake jobs that help give meaning to our lives. Dr. Subhash Kak, a computing expert at Oklahoma University, explains that while employment gives individuals a “sense of self-worth […]
07/23/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Social media is actually ISOLATING teens: Doctor warns parents of serious risks associated with heavy smartphone use
Aside from negatively impacting the concentration of teenagers, “heavy smartphone use” is linked to “an increased rate of social isolation, depression, suicidal thoughts, and even suicide.” A decade after Steve Jobs, Apple’s co-founder, launched the first iPhone, 92 percent of teenagers own a smartphone. A double-edged sword, smartphones revolutionized communication but they also increased “the risk […]
07/23/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A whole new kind of lie detector: Robots in the court room are able to tell when someone is lying
We often rely on lie detectors or polygraphs, but these devices are not always 100 percent accurate. There are other means to determine if an individual is lying, such as by observing micro-movements, or movements that we subconsciously make while lying. These can include anything from a raised eyebrow to tilting our heads. Now, a group […]
07/12/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Protect yourself from blackmail: Cover your webcam, expert warns
Owning a laptop or computer doesn’t automatically mean that your information is safe from prying eyes. According to a report, hackers can now use webcams to secretly take footage of unsuspecting victims. These hackers then use the videos for blackmail. If you don’t cover your webcams, you run the risk of being blackmailed by hackers, […]
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