A recent study demonstrates that radiomics can effectively forecast the hearing status of patients with vestibular schwannoma. The research team isolated specific radiomics features from MRI images that best predict hearing status, offering an objective method to predict patient outcomes.
SourceKorea University College of Medicine·JournalEuropean Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateMay 31, 2024
A Swiss research team surveyed 400 Portuguese immigrants to understand how their desire for citizenship influences their attachment to home and host cultures. The findings suggest that acquiring citizenship can lead to a decrease in attachment to the immigrant's original group, while increasing identification with the host culture.
SourceThe Polish Association of Social Psychology·JournalSocial Psychological Bulletin·DateMay 31, 2024
A new scale, SMNS, measures social media's impact on nightmares, finding a link between excessive social media use and negative mental health outcomes. The study suggests that responsible social media use can help mitigate the occurrence of social media-related nightmares.
SourceFlinders University·JournalBMC Psychology·TypeSurvey·DateMay 19, 2024
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.
Research found that children and young people who spend more than 7 hours a day on social media are more likely to smoke, vape, or do both. The study suggests that social media platforms' marketing clout and addictive nature contribute to the increased risk.
A new study found no correlation between increased social media use and decreased interaction with friends offline, contrary to previous assumptions. Children with symptoms of social anxiety who used social media excessively were at risk of developing poorer social skills.
SourceNorwegian University of Science and Technology·JournalComputers in Human Behavior·TypeSurvey·DateMay 2, 2024
A University at Buffalo researcher found that Truth Social was as effective as Twitter in driving news attention for Donald Trump, despite its smaller user base. However, journalists embedded Trump's posts less frequently on Truth Social than on Twitter.
SourceUniversity at Buffalo·JournalJournal of Information Technology & Politics·TypeContent analysis·DateMay 1, 2024
A study by researchers at the University of Tsukuba found that individuals' perceptions of social isolation and loneliness are strongly linked to increased depressive symptoms. The objective state of social isolation itself has little association with these feelings or mental health outcomes.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalPLOS ONE·DateApr 25, 2024
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Researchers found that social status is reflected in epigenetic signatures, including DNA methylation patterns, in juvenile and adult free-ranging spotted hyenas. These patterns are linked to important physiological processes such as energy conversion and immune response.
SourceLeibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (IZW)·JournalCommunications Biology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 28, 2024
A new study by Mayo Clinic finds that socially isolated individuals show signs of biological aging and have a higher risk of death. The research suggests that social connection plays a crucial role in overall physical health and longevity.
SourceMayo Clinic·JournalJournal of the American College of Cardiology·DateMar 20, 2024
A new study published in PLOS Medicine found that individuals with lower income or education levels are more likely to develop medical conditions related to alcohol abuse. The research suggests that these groups may benefit from additional screening by clinicians to evaluate their alcohol consumption and identify related conditions.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Medicine·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 19, 2024
Researchers studied female Assamese macaques for eight years, finding that social networks decrease with age due to physical limitations and a desire to protect themselves from predators. The study's findings shed light on the biological roots of social aging in humans.
SourceDeutsches Primatenzentrum (DPZ)/German Primate Center·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateMar 15, 2024
A study from Florida Atlantic University identifies key social factors contributing to low breast cancer screening rates in the US. Socioeconomic status, access to healthcare, and insurance status are among the top influencers of breast cancer screening behavior.
SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalFrontiers in Public Health·TypeLiterature review·DateMar 4, 2024
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The study investigates relationships between customer equity drivers and trust in social robots, finding that effective customer service creates value equity. Businesses can benefit from social robots by enhancing relationship equity and brand equity, leading to greater trust and positive customer experiences. However, the negative asp...
SourceEdith Cowan University·JournalTechnological Forecasting and Social Change·TypeSurvey·DateFeb 25, 2024
Women with high-status contacts actually lose status, whereas men benefit from their networks. Researchers found that women who form ties with higher-status people are seen as dominant and subject to social penalties. Organizations can take steps to reframe network building activities to protect the status perception of women.
SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalOrganization Science·DateFeb 20, 2024
Researchers found that people do not reward the expression of anger with more status, perceiving it as inappropriate and counter-instrumental for workplace goals. The study challenges previous research suggesting a positive correlation between expressing anger and achieving high status in the workplace.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalFrontiers in Social Psychology·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 19, 2024
A cross-cultural study found that lower voice pitch makes women and men sound more attractive for long-term relationships and more formidable among other men. Lower male voice pitch also confers formidability and high social status in societies with higher relational mobility, suggesting evolutionary origins.
SourcePenn State·JournalPsychological Science·DateFeb 8, 2024
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The study examines the accessibility of social assistance for new arrivals from a global perspective, highlighting factors that influence access to services. It also sheds light on the interactions between migrants, bureaucrats, and social workers, providing valuable pointers for improving service delivery.
Researchers found that materialistic attitudes and passive social media use are associated with increased stress, addictive behavior, and decreased life satisfaction. This study suggests a downward spiral of materialism leading to negative mental health outcomes.
SourceRuhr-University Bochum·JournalTelematics and Informatics Reports·TypeObservational study·DateJan 19, 2024
Research reveals that autistic children develop their own unique visual preferences for social elements, unlike typically developing children who synchronize their attention on social interactions. Early intervention targeting social attention may help guide autistic children onto developmental courses more akin to their peers.
SourceUniversité de Genève·JournaleLife·TypeNews article·DateJan 11, 2024
Researchers investigated role of estrogen receptors in lateral septum regulating social anxiety in male mice, finding that ERβ plays a crucial role in neural circuitry. Knockdown effects on ERβ gene expression showed increased social anxiety, highlighting its importance in social situations.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalNeuroscience·DateJan 9, 2024
GoPro HERO13 Black
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A new long-term study has found that vervet monkeys in neighboring groups have distinct social traditions, with some exhibiting more affiliative behaviors than others. The researchers observed that males adapted their social style to match their new group, suggesting a phenomenon akin to social conformity driven by peer pressure.
SourceCell Press·JournaliScience·TypeObservational study·DateDec 19, 2023
Researchers flag potential concerns over the impact of social chatbots on neurodiverse people, citing risks of fostering bad habits and reinforcing dysfunctional habits. The technology may relieve social anxiety but can also develop into a form of dependency that negatively impacts actual relationships.
SourceUniversity of South Australia·JournalJournal of Behavioral Addictions·TypeNews article·DateDec 10, 2023
Researchers found that social media influencers with distorted messages cause political parties to moderate their policies to win over independent voters. However, this leads to traditional media outlets becoming more extreme in their editorial positions, and citizens swayed by influencers growing more polarized.
A systematic review of over 250 social media measures found frequent or daily social media use associated with higher odds of alcohol consumption, drug use, tobacco use, risky sexual behaviors, and anti-social behavior. Exposure to content such as alcohol advertising had the strongest evidence of harm.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalThe BMJ·TypeSystematic review·DateNov 29, 2023
A study by Peking University found that COVID-19 prevention measures exacerbated social phobia in Chinese college students, with risk factors including lower GPA, bullying experience, and mobile phone dependence. Protective factors included female gender, postgraduate status, and moderate trust in strangers.
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A recent survey highlights social class divide as a concern in Singapore, with research aiming to understand its impact on perceptions and interactions. The study plans three separate studies to investigate how exposure to different social classes shapes feelings toward them.
A study of 300 US adults reveals that individuals experiencing perceived status threat exhibit increased age, conservatism, and paranoid tendencies. The research also associates these traits with a conspiracy mentality.
A new study found that social media platforms restrict user-generated content and advertising related to illegal muscle-building drugs but offer few restrictions on legal dietary supplements. This has raised concerns about the potential negative effects of these products on young people's health and behavior.
SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalSubstance Use & Misuse·DateNov 6, 2023
A study published by the American Academy of Neurology found that people living in lower socioeconomic status neighborhoods are less likely to receive clot-busting medications or undergo clot-removing procedures after a stroke. This disparity was attributed to socioeconomic factors, with those from higher-status areas receiving more tr...
SourceAmerican Academy of Neurology·JournalNeurology·DateNov 1, 2023
A study of Atlantic hurricanes found that people with lower socioeconomic status wait significantly longer for power to be restored after outages. The research suggests that investing in energy infrastructure and renewable energy may help mitigate the negative impacts of power outages on vulnerable communities.
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NTU Singapore's study found social media fatigue hampers cognitive judgment, leading to misinformation acceptance. Narcissistic individuals experiencing fatigue are more likely to share misinformation, regardless of accuracy.
SourceNanyang Technological University·JournalScientific Reports·DateOct 1, 2023
A study found that two brain areas, typically associated with language processing, are also linked to social-semantic working memory. This challenge traditional views of language comprehension and its connection to social cognition.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature Human Behaviour·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 21, 2023
A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that improvements in socioeconomic status are not equally beneficial for all racial or ethnic groups. Higher socioeconomic status is linked to better heart health, but this link is greatest among white adults compared to people in other groups.
SourceAmerican Heart Association·JournalJournal of the American Heart Association·DateSep 13, 2023
A new study examines racial and socioeconomic differences in US preterm birth and mortality rates over 25 years. Despite improvements, disparities persist, with Black infants 1.4 times more likely to die from preterm birth than White and Hispanic infants.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalJAMA Pediatrics·DateSep 5, 2023
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.
A new study from JAMA finds that physicians using social media are sharing and debating medical advancements, democratizing access to medical knowledge. The research team analyzed over 4 million #MedEd posts on X, revealing the potential of social media to accelerate medical science and improve practice.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalJAMA·TypeObservational study·DateAug 29, 2023
Researchers found that students with disabilities are disproportionately placed in lower-level math courses due to cumulative disadvantage. The study's intersectional framework highlights the complex relationships between learning disability status, race, and socioeconomic status.
SourcePortland State University·JournalAmerican Educational Research Journal·DateAug 25, 2023
A four-wave cohort study followed 800 children from age 10-16 to examine correlations between social media use and symptoms of anxiety and depression. The results showed no causal link, regardless of whether children used social media for self-expression or social interaction.
SourceNorwegian University of Science and Technology·JournalComputers in Human Behavior·TypeObservational study·DateAug 24, 2023
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that explaining structural causes of inequality can diminish biased views in children. Researchers discovered that when children are told the high-status group created the rules, they report lower levels of bias and perceive the status hierarchy as less fair.
SourceNew York University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 21, 2023
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DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.
A systematic review found that social media use interventions improved mental wellbeing in over a third of studies, with significant improvements in depression. Therapy-based interventions were most effective, with 83% improvement rates compared to limited or no social media use.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalJournal of Medical Internet Research·TypeMeta-analysis·DateAug 11, 2023
Researchers found that social media algorithms prioritize 'Prestigious, Ingroup, Moral, and Emotional' (PRIME) information, which can lead to extreme political content being amplified. To address this, the study proposes increasing user awareness of algorithmic biases and introducing more diverse content in feeds.
SourceCell Press·JournalTrends in Cognitive Sciences·TypeLiterature review·DateAug 3, 2023
Research shows that increased social media use leads to decreased academic achievement in early adolescents and young adults. The study, led by University of Delaware's Mellissa Gordon, found that 93-97% of 13-17 year-olds report using at least one social media platform daily.
SourceUniversity of Delaware·JournalYouth & Society·TypeCase study·DateAug 1, 2023
The study found that network-level variables significantly improved model fit and displayed strong independent associations with oral health outcomes. Network proportion needing dental treatment was positively associated with current dental treatment needs, while exposure to reported dental visits decreased odds of no recent dental vis...
SourceInternational Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research·JournalJDR Clinical & Translational Research·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 28, 2023
A study published in JACC: Heart Failure found that people with heart failure who increase their daily step count experience improvements in health status over a 12-week period. The study suggests that wearable device data, such as step counts, can be clinically significant and inform future clinical trials and care.
SourceAmerican College of Cardiology·JournalJACC Heart Failure·DateJul 26, 2023
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.
A new study applies natural language processing to extract information on housing challenges, financial stability, and employment status from unstructured patient data. The researchers developed three algorithms to successfully identify social determinants of health, which can help clinicians and healthcare systems provide better care.
SourceRegenstrief Institute·JournalJAMIA Open·DateJul 10, 2023
The 'Ivory Lady', a Copper Age individual from Iberia, is re-dubbed as the highest status woman in ancient society. Peptide analysis revealed that she held a high social status through merit and achievements.
SourceScientific Reports·JournalScientific Reports·DateJul 6, 2023
A recent study found that older adults experiencing social isolation are 17.1% more likely to smoke compared to those with social interactions. Reducing social isolation can help improve their health and life expectancy.
SourceGeorge Mason University·JournalJournal of Applied Gerontology·DateJul 6, 2023
A recent study by HSE researchers found that people of lower status tend to drink higher-proof alcohol and consume more overall. Higher-status individuals are more likely to drink but consume less due to factors like education, income, and awareness of health risks.
SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalVoprosy statistiki·DateJun 29, 2023
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.
A new study found that two-thirds of physicians and biomedical scientists reported harassment on social media, with women and minority groups facing higher rates. The survey highlighted the need for these individuals to be represented in combatting misinformation on social media, as their loss could exacerbate health inequities.
A new study from Washington University in St. Louis offers a fine-grained scale to understand how people use social media, revealing four categories: belief-based, consumption-based, image-based and comparison-based. Each category is associated with unique personality traits and behavioral characteristics.
SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalAssessment·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 7, 2023
Researchers observe 'social motor entrainment' in macaques, where movements synchronize with others, and find it varies by animal pairs, social hierarchy, and stimulus type. This study provides insights into the neural underpinnings of social cohesion and has implications for understanding human conditions like autism spectrum disorder.
SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 30, 2023
A recent study found that young people engaging in online anti-social behavior do so for recreation, reward, and to seek social approval. The researchers also discovered that those who exhibit such behavior tend to have lower cognitive empathy scores.
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Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.
A recent study analyzed over half a million tweets from 2017 to 2022, finding that social media plays a crucial role in corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts. The study identified key topics, including sustainability, climate change, and waste management, as well as areas of growth and decline in CSR communication.
A new model for disease transmission takes into account the effects of social dynamics and social norms on behaviors such as mask-wearing. The study found that small changes in certain factors can lead to large changes in disease spread rates, creating distinct infection waves. Social conformity creates a 'stickiness' where individuals...
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 10, 2023
A new study found that social support, sense of community, and depressive symptoms played a role in changes to an online gaming site's social structure over time. Members who reported more social support and a greater sense of community were more likely to form communication ties and connect with others.
SourceTexas A&M University·JournalSociological Focus·DateMay 9, 2023
A recent study found that humans process social situations similarly, with an extensive neural network processing various social information. The study identified main dimensions of social perception, including antisocial behavior, sexual or affiliative behavior, and communication.
SourceUniversity of Turku·JournalNeuroImage·DateApr 18, 2023
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School found that genetic background and social rank are critical contextual modifiers of aging and lifespan in animal models. They discovered that low social status corresponds to a shorter lifespan, but with varying effects depending on the individual's genetic predisposition.
SourceUniversity of Minnesota Medical School·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateApr 13, 2023
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)
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A recent study found that eight hours of social isolation can lead to lower energy levels comparable to eight hours without food. The researchers propose that this is part of our homeostatic response to social contact and may be an adaptive response, but also potentially maladaptive in the long run.
SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalPsychological Science·DateApr 4, 2023
Researchers found that monk parakeets lose their social standing after a brief absence, particularly among high-ranking birds. The study, led by Annemarie van der Marel, used networks of aggression and observational studies to quantify bird status in dominance hierarchies.
SourceUniversity of Cincinnati·JournalBehavioral Ecology·TypeObservational study·DateApr 3, 2023
Researchers at Tulane University found that social rank affects the stress response in adult female mice, particularly in how they respond to chronic social stress. The study revealed differences in brain areas activated by social encounters based on social status, with higher-ranking mice more susceptible to social isolation and lower...
SourceTulane University·JournalCurrent Biology·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateMar 31, 2023
A recent study found that social determinants of health influenced care in 35% of surveyed encounters, with the most common sources being patient conversations and prior knowledge. Integrating this data into EHRs can support personalized care planning.
SourceAmerican Academy of Family Physicians·JournalThe Annals of Family Medicine·DateMar 28, 2023