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Water citizen science focus
A team from Missouri University of Science and Technology, focus on water citizen science, including comment on monitoring water quality with affordable, open-source sensors & generating shared knowledge in social media.
Racial prejudice: Why Asian Americans are still blamed for COVID-19
Racial prejudice, fuelled by poor coping mechanisms and biased social media consumption, has shaped how the public view Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Diabetics are concerned about disrupted insulin supplies due to Brexit
Diabetics living in the UK are worried about disruption to insulin supplies as a result of Brexit, according to a new social media study.
UK online harms regulation delayed until 2023 by Facebook threat
In 2018 the UK proposed stronger 'online harms' regulation, to address harmful content that children can see on social media - by asking tech giants to do better self-regulation or face Government investigation.
Reduce child online victimisation: What effective prevention programs have in common
Teaching children to foster safe and healthy relationships in social media environments is explored here by Marsali Hancock from the EP3 Foundation.
Document management in education: Crucial for education
Miss Robyn Boyd, PR & Social Media Executive at PFU (EMEA) Limited – a Fujitsu company, lifts the lid on document management (storing information digitally) and why this is crucial in the education sector.
NHS: “Likes and comments to blame for mental health pressures”
In new research, an NHS psychologist describes the instant gratification and mental health pressures of social media on young people.
What is the reality of eating disorder treatment?
Dr. Lynne Green speaks to Nishat from Open Access Government about NHS eating disorder treatment, what to do if someone is suffering, and how social media has changed the landscape.
UK introduces worlds first online safety laws
Social media companies and tech firms will be legally required to protect their users and face tough penalties if they do not comply with the new online safety laws.
First ever cross-government suicide prevention plan published
The cross-government plan for suicide prevention has a focus on how social media and the latest technology can identify those most at risk.
Mental Health among millennials at all time high
Millennials are considered an anxious generation, which is often attributed to an obsession with technology, overbearing parents and the stress that comes with trying to fit into a social media-driven world. But, according to experts, the anxiety and often depression experienced by young adults lies in uncertainty
Millennials wiling to pay someone to complete handy tasks and household chores
The younger generation may be digital natives who know the ins and outs of the latest apps and social media platforms, but it seems they’re not as ‘handy’ at tasks or household chores compared to the older generation
Gambling research in Canada
Professor Fiona Nicoll from the University of Alberta and Professor Kate Bedford from the University of Birmingham delve into gambling research in Canada, emphasizing the need to widen the lens
The gambling landscape has changed radically in Canada, as in many other countries around the world. Gambling is no longer...
Confronting digital ageism: Towards a better aging future
Kim Sawchuk, Professor of Communication Studies at Concordia University, explores tackling digital ageism to build a better future for aging.
How the government can support the national fight against fraud
According to a recent survey conducted by LexisNexis Risk Solutions on digital trust, banking is the most trusted sector, with 86% of UK consumers deeming banks trustworthy. However, only 28% deem government institutions trustworthy, so, how can the government support the national fight against fraud?
Navigating the impact of COVID-19 on childhood vaccinations
Anne Pham-Huy and Antonella Pucci from Immunize Canada discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on routine vaccinations for children.
Effective public warning systems: Saving lives and mitigating disaster amid a changing climate
Efficient public warning systems save lives. Their efficacy has been highlighted in recent events across the world and is proven to be the difference between swift evacuations or fatal outcomes in the face of disasters.
Wrestling with the deepfakes: Detection and beyond
Siwei Lyu, SUNY Empire Innovation Professor from the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, delves into detection and beyond in the realm of DeepFakes, starting with a look at what they are.
World No Tobacco Day 2024: How to convince young people to quit tobacco
For World No Tobacco Day 2024, we explore the addictive nature of tobacco for young people and how to help convince young people to keep off tobacco and quit smoking.
UK General Election and deceptive tactics: Navigating the maze of manipulative campaigning
There is a fine line between creative campaigning designed to grab attention and campaigning that creatively manipulates the truth. The increasingly blurred line between the two is becoming a worryingly familiar sight in our politics, particularly as we head into general election territory.
