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A recent study from Tel Aviv University found that mothers' smartphone use reduces toddler interaction by a factor of four. Reduced interaction can have far-reaching consequences on child development, including language and social skills. The study also found no significant difference between browsing smartphones and reading magazines.
A new UniSA study is helping protect children from online predators by investigating language and behaviors used to gain unacquainted children's trust. The research aims to deliver new linguistic indicators to monitor, identify, and apprehend suspects.
A KAUST team developed an improved method for detecting malicious intrusions using deep learning, achieving accuracy rates of up to 99% in simulations of different kinds of attacks. This stacked deep learning approach promises an effective defense against cyberattacks and could prevent outages in critical infrastructure.
A Cornell University study finds that rural Bangladeshi villagers rely on local experts, spiritual views and social justice to evaluate new coronavirus information. They use a five-part system called 'situated fact-checking' to assess claims, considering factors like the source's reputation and the community's sense of morality.
Researchers found a significant rise in Instagram posts with hashtags related to self-injury, with nearly 110,000 posts in December compared to 58,000 at the start of 2018. The study also showed a connection between self-injury and depression, as well as suicide, highlighting the need for effective coping strategies and online monitoring.
During the 2020 US presidential election, researchers collected data on over 1 million online political ads. The study found that these ads often used manipulative tactics to collect personal information, including fake polls and click-bait headlines. More than 56,000 of these ads were found on conservative-leaning websites.
A UBCO study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research found that negative health experiences and withdrawal symptoms are major barriers to quitting e-cigarettes. Gradual reduction methods, including tapering nicotine concentration and using distraction techniques, were preferred by over 65% of quitters.
A study published in the Atlantic Journal of Communication analyzed Instagram posts from 20 celebrity influencers about COVID-19 between March and May 2020. The researchers found that celebrities initially modeled guidance from health experts, normalizing suggested behaviors such as staying home and practicing hand hygiene.
The emergency food management sector is ill-prepared for digital disaster management due to the lack of effective digital tools. A recent study found that existing digital strategies have not been proven effective or tested, leaving personnel with no guidance on potential best practices and the impact of digital tools.
A new study examines vaccination misinformation on social media, revealing that fear-provoking messaging fuels its spread. The research team developed predictive models to identify true and false information on Twitter, categorizing messages as positive or negative cause-effect statements.
A study examined internet gaming disorder in college students, finding it in 1.25% of participants, and that withdrawal symptoms occur in 59% of gamers without meeting full criteria for the disorder.
Research finds that at-risk teen girls who have experienced sexual abuse are more likely to be cyberbullied and experience heightened offline sexual activities. Targeted intervention strategies using algorithm-based approaches could help these teens navigate the Internet safely.
Researchers aim to create a flexible security feature that learns from past cyberattacks and requires minimal human intervention. They'll collaborate with device developers to share solutions and improve future responses to attacks.
A new analysis suggests that online searches can reduce belief in misinformation about Zainichi Koreans, particularly among those who were predisposed to believe it. However, participants showed an increase in negative feelings toward the group after conducting their searches, despite correction of specific misinformation.
Engineering researchers at Ohio State University developed a method to use Starlink satellite signals to accurately locate positions on Earth, similar to GPS. The accuracy of this technique is comparable to or even surpasses that of GPS, with the potential to be used as an alternative navigation system.
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a unique optical amplifier that offers high performance, is compact enough to integrate into a chip just millimeters in size, and does not generate excess noise. This breakthrough technology has the potential to revolutionize both space and fiber communication.
A study of over 2,000 European retirees found that internet usage after retirement is associated with better cognitive scores. Specifically, female retirees who regularly surfed the internet recalled more words on a word recall test compared to their non-internet-using counterparts.
According to a survey, nearly two-thirds of thoracic oncologists adopted telehealth tools for the first time during the pandemic. The top advantages were continuity of care and maintaining patient contact, while barriers included lack of resources and regulatory limitations.
Researchers from DTU develop Fano laser, harnessing bound-state-in-the-continuum to improve coherence. This advancement enables ultrafast and low-noise nanolasers for high-speed computing and integrated photonics.
A new study published in American Political Science Review finds that those prone to hostility in offline discussions are also hostile online. The researchers suggest that increasing the visibility of aggressive behavior online can exacerbate online hostility, rather than removing it through education or moderation.
Researchers used social media posts to predict COVID-19 case counts, achieving correlation rates of up to 0.98 and improving on existing Google Flu Trends algorithm results. The study provides a highly-adaptive approach for feature engineering in epidemic prediction.
An international study found that internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) is as effective as traditional CBT in treating mild to moderate depression, especially for the elderly. The study also identified harmful components of online treatments and emphasized the importance of regulating iCBT programs.
Lehigh University researcher Roberto Palmieri aims to make RDMA technology even faster by revisiting a long-held theory. His goal is to enable all machines to interact with local memory, reducing latency and improving performance.
The UMass Amherst AI-EDGE institute will focus on designing wireless edge networks that are efficient, reliable, and secure. The goal is to solve long-standing distributed AI challenges by analyzing and managing vast amounts of data in real-time.
A new study found that quality-of-life policing restricts access to free Wi-Fi, especially for Black and other people of color. Wealthier neighborhoods experienced a 5% increase in quality-of-life complaints after internet access was introduced, while other areas did not.
Four fake Russian Twitter accounts created to spread disinformation during the 2016 US presidential campaign grew rapidly due to retweets from extreme ideological enclaves. Mainstream and hyperpartisan news media inadvertently amplified IRA messaging, contributing to their follower growth.
Common pitfalls in internet energy analysis include oversimplification, conflation of internet usage with energy demand, projecting too far into the future, and overgeneralization. These errors can lead to inaccurate predictions of massive energy growth in IT, which often doesn't materialize
Researchers at TU Wien discovered a security vulnerability in subdomains, allowing hackers to access sensitive data and compromise websites. The study found 1,520 vulnerable subdomains on 887 of the world's most visited sites, including CNN and Harvard University.
A study by Brigham Young University found that individuals with dark triad personality traits and schadenfreude are more likely to engage in trolling behaviors. However, the research also suggests that civil online discourse is attainable when users approach online discussions with an open mind and mutual respect.
Toshiba has demonstrated record distances for quantum communications using a novel 'dual band' stabilisation technique, enabling QKD over 600km. The technique sends two optical reference signals to minimise phase fluctuations on long fibres, resulting in constant optical phase stability even after propagation through hundreds of km.
Researchers at Heriot-Watt University have demonstrated the first quantum-secure conversation between four parties simultaneously, using Quantum Key Distribution and multi-party entanglement to share keys securely. This breakthrough has potential to drastically reduce resource costs for conference calls in quantum networks.
The NIRVANA Kai platform has been enhanced to support IPv6, allowing real-time visualization of packets and improved alert collection. This update is expected to simplify security operations in IPv6 networks.
Researchers are studying the integration of smart vehicles with smart cities, exploring computing paradigms such as vehicular cloud computing and vehicular fog computing. The goal is to create efficient, safe, and economical transportation systems that can adapt to real-time applications.
Researchers from Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University developed a methodology for assessing cyber risks in Smart City infrastructure. The new approach analyzes asset types, threats, and risk values using a quantitative approach, demonstrating superiority over existing methods.
A team of Carnegie Mellon University researchers has developed a new extension called Skeema, which helps users group their browser tabs into tasks and organize, prioritize, and switch between them. This tool addresses the issue of tab overload and improves online productivity by merging tab management and task management in a browser.
A survey of 1000 British adolescents found that nearly four-fifths have encountered pornographic content online, with many visiting dedicated sites frequently. The study suggests pressure should be placed on global publishers to introduce effective age restrictions across social media platforms.
A new study published in the Journal of Financial Economics found that restricting internet searches for investors can lead to increased stock market instability. The research, conducted by RMIT University, discovered that firms regularly searched on Google were 19% more unstable after Google's withdrawal from mainland China in 2010.
Researchers at Skoltech propose a new methodology for analyzing startup growth, leveraging Google Trends' big data. The approach enables building accurate and real-time data-driven growth paths for startups, offering an X-ray scan into technology-based ventures.
A study by University of Surrey found that frequent internet use among older adults (55-75) was beneficial for mental health and quality of life under lockdown. Those who used the internet more frequently, particularly for communication, had lower depression scores and an enhanced quality of life.
Only 7.4% of active profiles and 11.6% of known profiles are women, highlighting a gender bias in the community. Women also have lower retention rates and tend to edit non-article pages.
A new study by University of Bristol experts finds that internet adoption and urbanization are complementary, reinforcing higher population concentrations in national urban systems. The research suggests that digital technologies have not led to an exodus from cities, but rather attracted more people towards them.
Researchers from QuTech in the Netherlands have established the first multi-node quantum network, connecting three quantum processors and achieving proof-of-principle demonstration of key quantum network protocols. The breakthrough enables the creation of a scalable quantum network that can distribute quantum information over large dis...
A study by University of Córdoba researchers found that an atmosphere of intrafamily trust reduces the risk of schoolchildren engaging in problematic internet use. Family communication, particularly 'filial disclosure', is crucial in preventing cyberbullying and excessive social media involvement.
A study of 5,000 participants found that patients made modest improvements in diagnostic accuracy and experienced no change in anxiety after using the Internet to research symptoms. Participants showed improved ability to triage conditions without a change in anxiety levels.
A systematic review of autistic people's internet use reveals benefits like increased control and calm during interactions, as well as opportunities for forming online communities. However, findings also suggest some individuals remain lonely despite online connections.
A study by Rice University found that increased internet-access spending in Texas public schools led to improved graduation rates, higher numbers of students meeting SAT/ACT criterion, and better performance in math, reading, writing, and social studies. However, it also resulted in higher disciplinary problems at schools.
A new paper warns of the dangers of large language models, which can perpetuate racist ideologies and cause significant environmental degradation. The models' huge computational needs also restrict access to smaller developers, leaving out marginalized communities.
A new study by Concordia researchers István Tóth-Király and Alexandre Morin found that adolescent problematic internet use is associated with increased depressive symptoms, substance abuse, and lower academic achievement. The study identified three key determinants of PIU: loneliness, parenting practices, and gender.
Plastic solar cells have been developed to harness both energy and transmit high-speed data signals using MIMO visible light communications. The cells overcome the limitations of large detector areas and electrical bandwidths by using an array of OPV cells as a receiver.
A team of researchers at Penn State has developed a method to turn existing telecommunication infrastructure into a valuable resource for monitoring ground vibrations. By using fiber-optic distributed acoustic sensing technology, they can detect a wide variety of signal vibrations, including those caused by earthquakes, music concerts,...
A study of 1,750 Finnish adolescents found that loneliness is a significant risk factor for compulsive internet use. The study suggests that addressing loneliness can help prevent excessive internet use and its negative consequences, such as depression and poor academic performance.
During COVID-19, internet trends revealed a surge in community-oriented values, with words like 'help' and 'sacrifice' increasing on Twitter. The pandemic also inspired people to adopt basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter, as seen in Google searches for terms like 'grow vegetables' and 'sewing machine'.
Experts discuss the ethics of criminalizing false vaccine information. Melinda Mills argues that deliberate intent to spread malicious disinformation should be considered criminal due to preventable deaths. Jonas Sivelä believes this approach may not address underlying issues like vaccine hesitancy and lack of trust in institutions.
Researchers from the UOC analyzed 18 blockchain-based multimedia content protection systems, identifying gaps in research and shortcoming in interoperability, scalability, and design. The study proposes a taxonomy to guide development of blockchain-based copyright protection systems.
A study from the University of Notre Dame found that increasing school district internet access spending can lead to significant gains in student academic performance, with a financial return of $820,000 to $1.8 million. However, it also reveals an increase in disciplinary problems and associated costs.
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a method to communicate with a cloud of 100,000 nuclear quantum bits and sense their behavior using light and an electron. This technique enables the detection of a single quantum bit in the dense cloud with high precision.
The article highlights four major challenges in the online world: manipulative choice architectures, personalized information, false and misleading information, and distracting environments. To address these challenges, researchers propose interventions such as boosting tools, self-nudging, and media literacy education.
A study by Florida Atlantic University found a deep digital health divide among older adults of African American, Afro-Caribbean, Hispanic American, and European American backgrounds. Factors contributing to this disparity include age, education level, income, and ethnic group affiliation. The researchers emphasize the need for univers...
A Rutgers study highlights the association between social determinants of health and COVID-19 outcomes, particularly for Black Americans. Counties with higher percentages of adults without a high school diploma and households without internet access had significantly higher COVID-19 death rates.
A study by Bocconi University argues that the US Supreme Court's 'free market of ideas' metaphor is misleading due to concentrated platform power. The authors suggest framing Internet regulation around this concept to address issues like content moderation and user protection.