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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.
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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.
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What the research tells us about how to beat tech addiction
We take a look at what the science says about device dependency, and how to overcome our tech addiction through a digital detox.
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Time Expansion Experiences: Why time slows down in altered states of consciousness
Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Steve Taylor, discusses why our perception of time alters during intense or traumatic scenarios.