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• Anxious About Artificial Intelligence? You're Not Alone.

  17-06-2023 16:26 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: APA PsycPORT™: Psychology NewswireWith artificial intelligence systems quickly evolving, it's not uncommon to feel anxious about the development of technology and how that may affect our own jobs. According to a Forbes advisory survey, 77% of people are concerned that AI will cause job loss in the next year as businesses are looking to increase overall productivity. All of this means AI can have a psychological impact, depending on whether the technology comes as an opportunity...
  
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• Tech Giants Face Landmark Trial Over Social Media Addiction Claims

  27-01-2026 06:04 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Google News - HealthA landmark social media addiction trial in which top tech executives are expected to testify begins Tuesday in California. The plaintiff, a 19-year-old woman identified by the initials KGM, alleges the design of the platforms' algorithms left her addicted to social media and harmed her mental health. The defendants include Instagram and Facebook owner Meta, TikTok's owner ByteDance, and YouTube's parent Google. Snapchat settled with the...
  
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• Obesity and High Blood Pressure May Directly Cause Dementia

  27-01-2026 06:04 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science Daily - Top HealthA new genetic study suggests that obesity and high blood pressure may play a direct role in causing dementia, not just raising the risk. By analyzing data from large populations in Denmark and the U.K., researchers found strong evidence that obesity can damage brain health over time, especially when it leads to high blood pressure. Much of the dementia risk appeared to be tied to vascular damage in the brain, which affects blood flow and...
  
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• France's Lawmakers Vote to Ban Social Media for Youth Under 15

  27-01-2026 06:04 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: DW- top storiesLawmakers in France's National Assembly passed a bill Monday that would ban children under 15 years old from using social media. The vote was 116 to ⁠23 in favor the bill, which will now go to the Senate. President Emmanuel Macron has championed the ban, saying it's needed to protect French youth. He hailed the vote as a "major step" and wrote in a post on X that "our children's brains are not for sale. Not to American platforms, nor to...
  
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• Government by AI? White House Using AI to Write Regulations

  27-01-2026 06:03 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: ProPublicaThe White House is planning to use AI to write federal transportation regulations, according to U.S. Department of Transportation records and agency staffers. The plan was presented to DOT staff last month at a demonstration of AI's "potential to revolutionize the way we draft rulemakings," an agency attorney wrote to colleagues. Gregory Zerzan, the agency's general counsel, said at that meeting that President Trump is "very excited about this...
  
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• Winter Storm Doesn't Disprove Climate Change, Despite Trump's Claim

  24-01-2026 07:31 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: CBS News - U.S. NewsPresident Trump cited an upcoming major winter storm as evidence to suggest that global warming does not exist, repeating a misleading claim that has been consistently debunked by climate experts. In a Truth Social post Friday, he wrote, "Record Cold Wave expected to hit 40 States... WHATEVER HAPPENED TO GLOBAL WARMING???" Climate scientists say Mr. Trump's statement conflates short-term weather trends with long-term climate changes.
  
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• City Sues Trump Administration Over Removal of Slavery Exhibit

  24-01-2026 07:31 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: PBS News HourOutraged critics accused President Trump of "whitewashing history" Friday after the National Park Service removed a slavery exhibit at Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park in response to his executive order "restoring truth and sanity to American history." Empty bolt holes and shadows are all that remain of the exhibit where George and Martha Washington lived with the people they owned as property when Philadelphia was the...
  
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• Brain Glitch May Explain Why Some People Hear Voices

  24-01-2026 07:31 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science DailyNew research suggests that auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia may come from a brain glitch that confuses inner thoughts for external voices. Normally, the brain predicts the sound of its own inner speech and tones down its response. But when people hear voices, their brain activity ramps up instead, as if the voice belongs to someone else. The discovery, published in Schizophrenia Bulletin, could help scientists detect early warning signs...
  
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• Trump's EEOC Strikes Harassment Guidance Due to Trans Protections

  24-01-2026 07:22 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: NPRFor decades, employers have turned to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for guidance on what constitutes unlawful harassment and how to deal with it. On Thursday, however, the commission voted 2-to-1 to rescind the latest version of its harassment guidance, skipping the standard notice and comment period—typically 30 days or longer. Adopted in 2024, the nearly 200-page document included more than 70 examples that employers might...
  
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• Nvidia CEO Huang Says AI Buildout Needs Trillions More in Funding

  24-01-2026 07:22 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: United Press International - Health NewsNvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said trillions of dollars more will be needed to build the energy and computing backbone for artificial intelligence, calling it "the largest infrastructure construction project in human history." Huang made the comments Wednesday during a discussion at the World Economic Forum, saying hundreds of billions of dollars have already been invested but far more capital is needed to complete core...
  
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• New Motivational Speaking Services by Gideon DiMeglio Offers a Powerful Message of Resilience and Possibility for Students Across America

  24-01-2026 00:49 via pr.com
  Nationally recognized motivational speaker, Gideon DiMeglio is offering new micro-curriculum for school assemblies, anti-bullying programs, and student empowerment events, redefining what's possible. Born without arms and with very short legs, Gideon has transformed what many would consider limitations into a platform for inspiring thousands of students across the nation. His unique perspective and authentic storytelling [PR.com]
  
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• When it comes to child custody, is the system failing families?

  23-01-2026 17:57
  Guardian readers respond to Lara Feigel’s powerful account of divorce and the family courtLara Feigel highlights the impact of “win/lose” adjudication in the adversarial court system, a system tailor-made to produce the worst possible outcomes for separating families (I was warned my children would be ripped in half when we divorced. But I had no idea just how brutal custody cases can be, 18 January). In heightening conflict between parents, this system destroys the potential o
  
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• Having synaesthesia is a lot like being a twin – we don’t know any different

  23-01-2026 15:00
  Identical twins Helen Besgrove, a marketing executive, and Kirsty Neal, a GP,share their different experiences perceiving the world Helen Besgrove: My twin sister, Kirsty, and I have a very similar experience of synaesthesia in that our experiences of sounds, tastes, smells, words, noises and motion is very visual. Whether it’s a name, a personality, a sound or a smell – everything has a colour and a texture in our mind’s eye.What’s interesting is that the colours and the
  
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• South Korea Becomes First Nation to Enact Comprehensive AI Safety Law

  22-01-2026 16:16 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: United Press International - Health NewsSouth Korea formally enacted a comprehensive law Thursday governing the safe use of artificial intelligence models, becoming the first country in the world to do so. The Basic Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Establishment of a Foundation for Trustworthiness, or the AI Basic Act, officially took effect Thursday and establishes a regulatory framework against misinformation and other hazardous effects involving the...
  
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• From Vikings to Trump: The History of Greenland

  22-01-2026 16:15 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: DW- top storiesBefore Donald Trump voiced his interest in this island in the Arctic Circle, it wasn't exactly in the global spotlight. All that changed when the U.S. president insisted, "We must have Greenland." But this is not the first time that the world's largest island has been so keenly coveted over its 4,500-year history. In 1946, for example, the United States offered Denmark $100 million in gold to purchase Greenland—an offer that was rejected.
  
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• How positivity affects health, the rise of scabies and bovine intelligence – podcast

  22-01-2026 06:00
  The Guardian’s science editor, Ian Sample, talks to Madeleine Finlay about three eye-catching science stories from the week, including a study that suggests positive thinking can boost immune response. Also on the agenda is the mysterious rise of scabies in the UK, and the discovery that cows are more adept with tools than previously knownClips: The Morning ShowPositive thinking could boost immune response to vaccines, say scientists Continue reading...
  
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• Study Uncovers What Brains Do the Day After Sleep Is Disrupted

  21-01-2026 13:23 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science DailyWhen you're short on sleep and your focus suddenly drifts, your brain may be briefly slipping into cleanup mode. Scientists at MIT discovered that these attention lapses coincide with waves of fluid washing through the brain, a process that usually happens during sleep. It's the brain's way of compensating for missed rest. Unfortunately, that internal cleaning comes at the cost of momentary mental shutdowns.
  
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• Forceful Language May Lead People to Resist Health Advice

  21-01-2026 13:23 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: PsyPostWhen public health campaigns aim to change behavior, they often rely on urgent, directive language. A new analysis suggests, however, that telling people they must do something can backfire. The analysis, based on 35 studies involving more than 10,000 participants, found that forceful language threatens people's sense of freedom, which in turn fuels resistance and lowers the likelihood of agreement. The findings appear in the Journal of...
  
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• Penguins Shift Breeding Season So Fast Survival May Be at Risk

  21-01-2026 13:22 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: The Guardian - Climate CrisisPenguins in Antarctica have shifted their breeding season at record rates, apparently in response to climate change, suggests research published Tuesday in the Journal of Animal Ecology. Dramatic shifts in behavior were revealed by a decade-long study led by Penguin Watch at the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University. The changes threaten to disrupt penguins' access to food, increasing concerns for their survival.
  
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• Evolve Medical Announces the Launch of a New Mental Wellness Technology - EXOMIND™

  20-01-2026 09:00 via pr.com
  Evolve Medical announces the launch of EXOMIND™, a non-invasive mental wellness technology using FDA-cleared transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to support cognitive performance and emotional wellbeing. Drug-free and requiring no downtime, EXOMIND™ leverages neuroplasticity to enhance mood, focus, and mental clarity as part of Evolve Medical’s holistic, science-based approach to brain health. [PR.com]
  
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• ‘I’d give anything just to see her again’: owners’ grief for their beloved pets

  20-01-2026 07:00
  As a study says a pet death can hurt as much as that of a relative, three people describe their emotionsGrief over the death of a pet could be as chronic as that for a human family member, according to research. The study, published in the academic journal PLOS One, suggests grieving pet owners can suffer from prolonged grief disorder (PGD).PGD is a mental health condition that can last months or even years, and often involves intense longing and despair, and problems socialising and going about
  
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• Tylenol Unrelated to Risk of Autism or ADHD, Review Concludes

  19-01-2026 08:42 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: APA PsycPORT™: Psychology NewswireA new review has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism or ADHD—adding to the growing body of research refuting claims made by the Trump administration. President Trump told pregnant women last year: "Don't take Tylenol." The review, published Friday in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women's Health, examined 43 studies and concluded that the most rigorous ones provided strong evidence of the d
  
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• The Benefits of Going to Bed at the Same Time Every Night

  19-01-2026 08:42 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: APA PsycPORT™: Psychology NewswireAlthough a wake-up time is often consistent for many people, bedtime can vary dramatically from one night to the next. "A regular bedtime matters because the body's circadian system works most efficiently on a consistent schedule," says Michael Breus, PhD, clinical psychologist and fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. "Irregular sleep schedules are tied to poor health and worse next-day functioning." They can also affect you...
  
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• Mental Health a Popular New Year's Resolution, Poll Reveals

  19-01-2026 08:42 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: APA PsycPORT™: Psychology NewswireNearly 40% of Americans plan to focus on their mental health as part of their New Year's resolutions for 2026, according to a new poll from the American Psychiatric Association. Physical fitness (44%) and financial goals (42%) remain the top areas of focus, but results showed that mental health has grown in priority since last year. Other common goals include diet (29%), focusing on social connections or relationships (29%), and spiritual growth...
  
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• Climate Change Has Lowered U.S. Incomes More Than 10%, Study Finds

  19-01-2026 06:22 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: The Guardian - Climate CrisisDonald Trump has said that efforts to fight climate change are an expensive "con job," but a failure to act comes with its own price tag for Americans, a new study shows. According to a report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, climate change has slashed U.S. incomes by more than 10% since 2000. This loss in income is addition to previously documented increases in utility costs, home insurance premiums, and healthcare bills.
  
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• Why Is Control of Greenland So Important to President Trump?

  19-01-2026 06:21 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: DW- top storiesGreenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark, located thousands of miles from the U.S., but President Donald Trump says it's "unacceptable" that Greenland should not come under U.S. control, and he has threatened tariffs on any countries who don't fall in line with his plans. Meanwhile, the citizens and governments of Denmark and Greenland are trying to resist Trump's overtures. So, why is Greenland—with only 56,000 inhabitants—important...
  
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• Trump's Calls to Seize Greenland Ignite Criticism from Republican Party

  19-01-2026 06:21 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Google News - HealthDonald Trump's escalating calls for the U.S. to seize or otherwise obtain Greenland has ignited criticism from his own Republican party, with some saying it could hurt the U.S. economically or strain the Nato military alliance. Such Republicans include Senator Lisa Murkowski, who called Mr. Trump's threat of tariffs "a profound mistake," and Senator Thom Tillis, who wrote that "pushing for coercive action to seize territory of an ally is beyond...
  
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• The pitfalls of perfectionism – and why ‘good enough’ should be your goal | Gill Straker and Jacqui Winship

  18-01-2026 15:00
  Healthy striving – a flexible wish to improve – accepts limits and understands that error is integral to masteryThe modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their workNew year’s resolutions are catnip for perfectionism. Each January we are invited to reinvent ourselves as fitter, more productive, more virtuous, with the rollover of the calendar offering us a clean slate and a chance to correct our flaws.While reasonable goals for mod
  
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• How can we defend ourselves from the new plague of ‘human fracking’?

  18-01-2026 13:00
  Big tech treats our attention like a resource to be mercilessly extracted. The fightback begins hereIn the last 15 years, a linked series of unprecedented technologies have changed the experience of personhood across most of the world. It is estimated that nearly 70% of the human population of the Earth currently possesses a smartphone, and these devices constitute about 95% of internet access-points on the planet. Globally, on average, people seem to spend close to half their waking hours looki
  
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• What happens to accidental heroes when the headlines fade? ‘You get your award and then there’s nothing’

  17-01-2026 20:00
  After traumatic events we look for reminders of humanity’s good, and flashes of courage from ordinary people become symbols of hope. But it can be hard to wear the hero’s crownFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe smell of burning flesh and pulverised concrete is seared into the psyche of Anneke Weemaes-Sutcliffe. On 22 March 2016, the Australian expat was due to check in for a flight when Islamic State su
  
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