Articles tagged with Social Media
Researchers found that social media content can be linked to health outcomes, with shared data comprising nearly 1.4 million posts and tweets from over 1,000 participants. The study suggests that social media data can provide insights into health trends and behaviors, potentially informing education campaigns and interventions.
Researchers discovered hundreds of censored Weibo posts criticizing air pollution and government response to the documentary 'Under the Dome'. The study highlights the effectiveness of Chinese censorship in suppressing public expression.
New algorithms have been developed using the natural process of Japanese tree frogs singing out of sync to solve computational problems in graphs and social networks. These algorithms, known as FrogCOL and FrogMIS, can identify independent sets of nodes and detect structural patterns in complex networks.
A new study reveals a sudden drop in the atmospheric concentration of a human-made ozone-destruction gas: HCFC-133a. Researchers explore the causes behind this decline and examine recent developments in U.S. policy addressing geomagnetically induced currents, as well as space weather and earthquakes.
A study by researchers at Chapman University proposes a mathematical approach to identify the most effective way to spread information on Facebook using cancer screenings as a health intervention. The research challenges established methods and suggests that both opinion leaders and social clusters can be used to maximize reach.
A recent study highlights the importance of in-person social connections for preventing depression in older adults. Individuals without regular face-to-face interactions had a significantly higher risk of developing depressive symptoms.
Researchers found that online e-cigarette vendors use sophisticated and aggressive marketing practices to promote their products, including social media engagement and promotional offers. The study highlights the potential of the Internet to encourage e-cigarette initiation and underage purchasing, despite laws in place to regulate onl...
Researchers found that people's aesthetic preferences for faces agree about 50% and disagree about 50% with others. Personal experiences, such as those with friends or media, play a significant role in shaping individual face preferences, according to the study published in Current Biology.
A recent study found that mobile device tweets are more likely to employ egocentric language compared to non-mobile device tweets. Researchers analyzed 235 million tweets and discovered a consistent greater ratio of egocentric to non-egocentric tweets on mobile platforms.
A new study by the American Sociological Association found that men dominate media coverage due to their representation in leadership positions and the lack of female representation in these roles. The study analyzed data from over 2,000 US newspapers and magazines from 1983-2009.
A study published in the American Sociological Review found that media coverage is dominated by men, with 82% of names being men's. Despite significant social and economic advances, women continue to be underrepresented in media coverage.
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown process of warm Gulf Stream water and continental shelf exchange. Researchers also explored the effects of Saturn's magnetospheric dynamics on Titan's ionosphere.
Concordia researchers investigate how social media gamers cheat in games like FarmVille, with some defining cheating as breaking social norms. The study found that most respondents admitted to cheating, including purchasing currency or creating multiple accounts.
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania found that Twitter behavior can predict users' income level, with lower-income users using the platform more for personal communication and higher-income users using it to disseminate news. The research analyzed over 5,000 tweets and identified strong correlations between online expressio...
The Endocrine Society releases a scientific statement linking endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure to increased risk of developing diabetes and obesity. The statement highlights the need for regulation and education to minimize further exposure and protect public health.
A Cardiff University team developed an intelligent system to detect malicious links disguised in shortened URLs on Twitter, identifying cyber-attacks within 30 seconds with 98% accuracy. The system was tested using tweets from high-traffic events and showed promise in preventing malware infections.
A new study by University of Delaware researchers found that positive comments on Facebook pages about political candidates positively influence viewers' own views, while negative comments have a negative effect. The study tested the impact of social media interactivity on citizens' perceptions of politicians.
The National Practice Guideline offers specific guidance on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of opioid use disorders. Medication options include methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, with recommendations for patient monitoring and follow-up.
A study found that online support forums for people struggling with suicidal thoughts experience a shift in language and behavior after celebrity suicides. Redditors become more inwardly focused, posting about their own life struggles rather than seeking support from others.
Researchers say that the Black Widow controversy sparked by her romantic subplot with Bruce Banner fueled a surge in online sexism and misogyny. Fan anger over the scene where Natasha Romanoff confesses to being sterilized was partly due to a growing female fan culture, as well as the underrepresentation of women in comics.
The study found that political marketing used hashtags and mentioned candidates by username, while citizens commented on news and gave opinions during debates. Citizens' conversations were more dismissive and influenced by campaign controversies.
Researchers found that technology tools are more helpful when used separately, rather than together, in virtual museums. Participants preferred tools that offered agency and control, while novices appreciated a variety of options.
Research suggests that online campaigns need to be surprising to motivate public response, with distrust in sources and bias against non-news sources hindering engagement. Unfamiliarity with organisations also plays a key role.
The influence of citizen science is growing, with some states actively encouraging local residents' participation in environmental monitoring. However, not all states share this enthusiasm, with laws limiting or prohibiting citizen scientists from collecting data near agricultural sites.
A new study finds India's monsoonal rainfall is 12% below average due to El Niño and La Niña fluctuations. Asteroids cause fractures up to 25 kilometers below the moon's surface, according to a Geophysical Research Letters study. Scientists will use a community fleet of drones for Earth monitoring
A study of nearly a million tweets found that liberals use more emotionally expressive language, while conservatives talk about religion. The research suggests that online networks can provide valuable data to understand people's psychological characteristics and behavior.
Using social media data can provide comprehensive information for conservation decisions, revealing species sightings and landscape preferences. Social media data may also be used to track mobile populations of species at higher accuracy than traditional sources.
Research by University of Sussex psychologists shows that valuing consumerist values can lead to a negative downward spiral, worsening peer relations and mental health. In contrast, friendly and helpful behavior is associated with increased popularity.
Researchers found a correlation between social and financial status and levels of internationalism in friendship networks, with those from higher classes having lower international connections. Despite this, low-social class individuals tend to have more international friendships.
A recent study presented at a British Psychological Society conference found that social media pressure can cause significant anxiety and depression in teenagers. The research revealed that constant availability and response expectations on social media accounts negatively impact sleep quality, self-esteem, and emotional well-being amo...
New studies reveal that the Southern Ocean has increasingly removed more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere since 2002. The research, compiled from millions of ship-based observations, suggests that the Southern Ocean's carbon sink is strengthening, contrary to previous findings.
Research from Georgia Tech reveals that Twitter users adopt formal tone when using hashtags to reach a wider audience, while using @ symbols with smaller audiences or local language. The study shows geographical differentiation in online language, with regional lingo used in messages targeting specific cities.
New insights into Mercury's movements and interactions with the solar system reveal its unique composition. Researchers reevaluate New Zealand's Alpine Fault after seismic data showed it becomes flatter at depth, providing new information for geological studies.
Researchers analyzed public reaction to Sherman's remarks, finding that professional media defended him while most Twitter commenters denounced his comments using negative racial connotations. The study highlights the need for awareness of stereotypes to prevent harmful responses.
A study found that companies presenting a human voice on social media improve their corporate reputation, with customers having a more positive view. The researchers conducted a two-year longitudinal study and surveyed over 3,500 participants to reach this conclusion.
Research suggests that humor plays a crucial role in attracting romantic partners. Men who can make their partner laugh are more likely to be interested in dating them. On the other hand, studies found no connection between humor and intelligence. The study proposes that shared laughter is a stronger indicator of romantic interest than...
A University of Iowa researcher found that local screenings of Gasland led to an increase in anti-fracking mobilizations and influenced local policymakers to ban hydraulic fracturing. The study used online searches, social media chatter, and mass media coverage to measure the impact of the documentary on public perception.
A study by University of Iowa sociologist Ion Bogdan Vasi found that local screenings of Gasland led to increased anti-fracking mobilizations and influenced policymakers to ban hydraulic fracturing. The documentary film reshaped public perception and sparked significant interest in the topic among the general public.
Researchers found that Twitter users shared messages from people with different ideological views for non-political issues like sports events, but converged on similar ideologies for overtly political topics. The study also revealed dynamic shifts in polarization over time for certain issues, such as the Newtown school shooting.
A system developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory can identify and characterize solid or liquid samples in seconds, providing a valuable tool for material science, forensics, pharmaceuticals, biology, and chemistry. The device is self-cleaning, requires no sample preparation, and is cost-effective.
A team of researchers found a massive slab of water ice on Mars, measuring 40 meters thick and covering an area equivalent to California and Texas combined. Meanwhile, scientists have long struggled to study the Earth's remote mantle using seismic wave analysis, but new research offers new insights into this complex process.
A study published in INFORMS' Management Science found that buying from friends increases ecommerce purchases by 60%, regardless of the friend's influence status. The researchers also discovered that users with fewer friends experience stronger relative increases in adoption rates.
Research by Georgia State University sociologists found that men sharing child-care duties lead to better relationships and sex lives, while women shouldering most responsibilities result in lower quality relationships. Couples with egalitarian arrangements reported equal levels of satisfaction with their sex lives.
Researchers at Chapman University have published two studies revealing widespread mislabeling of meat species in consumer commercial products, including ground meat and game meats. The studies identified significant discrepancies between product labels and actual species, highlighting the need for improved quality control measures.
A study by Ben-Gurion University researchers highlights the importance of social media in emergency situations. The public is often the first to adopt social media platforms during emergencies, creating a self-regulating environment where users can correct misinformation and share relevant information.
A study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that eating instant oatmeal for breakfast significantly reduced food intake at lunch. The researchers attributed this effect to the higher molecular viscosity of beta-glucan in instant oatmeal, which enhanced satiety and feelings of fullness.
Researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology discovered 11 previously unknown Internet browser security flaws using a new cyber security analysis method. The team developed a proprietary detection tool called CAVER to catch vulnerabilities in C++ programs, resulting in significant contributions to the security of the Internet.
Scientists have found a way to detect internal damage in Utah's natural arches that could lead to their collapse. A study also reveals how a 16th-century Italian earthquake changed the course of the Po River over thousands of years. Researchers explore the effects of smaller rivers from Canada's Arctic islands on the North Atlantic.
Scientists have developed a technique to estimate the age of fingerprints, which could help investigators determine relevance and exclude older prints. The method uses palmitic acid migration rate to predict fingerprint age, applying to prints up to four days old, with plans to expand that window.
Researchers tracked foodborne illness outbreaks using social media, finding that online reviews of restaurants and businesses can aid traditional surveillance systems. Meanwhile, statisticians analyzed social media data after Typhoon Haiyan to develop best practices for emergency response.
A recent study by University of California, Riverside researchers found that men and women use social media and online health forums differently. Women primarily use these platforms to discuss specific health conditions, whereas men focus on health news and healthcare policy. This research can help public health officers target underre...
Research presented at the American Psychological Association's convention found that participants who attended more face-to-face meetings had greater success in achieving and maintaining sobriety. Online support groups on Facebook did not show similar results, with participants reporting a higher likelihood of dishonesty online.
A new INFORMS study reveals that responding to customer complaints on Twitter can actually trigger more complaints, improving the initial customer relationship but increasing expectations and complaint propensity.
A study found that Twitter's trending topics often don't reach traditional news media, perpetuating socioeconomic and cultural biases. In four countries, over half of trending topics were reported first on Twitter, while less than 10% appeared in mainstream newspapers.
DeepBind uses deep learning to analyze protein-DNA/RNA binding and detect mutations that can disrupt cellular processes. The tool provides new information on disruptions in mutations tied to cancers, haemophilia, and familial hypercholesterolemia.
A new study suggests that warmer air and reduced sea ice in the Arctic may lead to lower levels of toxic methylmercury in fish and humans. The EarthQuiz challenge allows users to explore virtual field locations with interactive imagery and puzzles.
A study by the University of Cambridge found that individuals' musical preferences reflect their cognitive style, with those scoring high on empathy preferring mellow music and those scoring high on systemizing favoring intense music. The research used a dataset of over 4,000 participants and found consistent results across genres.
Researchers have recreated firefly bioluminescence in the lab using a chemical reaction between luciferin and oxygen. The discovery could lead to new applications in medicine, such as more efficient light therapy for patients with certain diseases.
A study of college-aged women found that those with stronger emotional connections to Facebook are less likely to struggle with risky dieting behaviors. However, if they compare their bodies to friends' online pictures, it's the opposite: more concern about body size and shape, and more risk of dieting behaviors.
Researchers at Rice University found that consistent superior e-service quality is key to winning the e-commerce battle between Amazon and Wal-Mart. The study identified four core dimensions of e-service quality, including website design, fulfilment, customer service, and security/privacy, which strongly impact overall e-service quality.