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Your smartphone is a parasite, according to evolution

What does evolution tell us about parasitical invasions into the bodies and minds of the human species, and is your smartphone in fact one of them?

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Screens and social media are damaging kids’ conversation skills

Smartphone screens and social media are contributing to huge losses in social developmental skills in young children. Here’s why this matters, and how to get them back.

What your social media usage really does to the climate – Photo credit: Jacob Townsend

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How your social media usage contributes to climate change

A data-driven look at how scrolling, video watching and digital devices contribute to greenhouse gas emissions — and what it actually means to live a more eco-friendly life with technology.

The Light Phone II review – 3-weeks with this beautiful dumbphone

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The Light Phone II review – 3-weeks with this pragmatic dumbphone

Can you survive with just the Light Phone 2? I tried this stunning phone for 3-weeks to test if it could replace my Samsung Galaxy, so you didn't have to.