Increasing numbers of children are “split-screening” so that they can watch multiple social media videos at a time, new research suggests.Story Published at: March 28, 2023 at 12:18PM
‘Split-screening’ – how children are watching even more online videos
Cosmic explosion may be brightest ever seen since human civilisation
A cosmic explosion that blinded space instruments may be the brightest ever seen, astronomers have said.Story Published at: March 28, 2023 at 10:11PM
NHS treating hundreds of children as young as 13 for gaming disorders
Hundreds of children are being treated for video game disorders by the NHS, including some who have been driven to attack their own family.Story Published at: March 28, 2023 at 10:27AM
Ultra-thin sensor ‘can detect COVID and flu within 10 seconds’
Scientists have developed a sensor that can test for COVID and flu at the same time and tell which one you have within 10 seconds.Story Published at: March 28, 2023 at 08:09AM
Five planets to line up in night sky
Five planets will be visible in the sky tonight as they line up near the moon.Story Published at: March 27, 2023 at 06:41PM
Microsoft’s £56bn Activision Blizzard takeover moves closer as watchdog drops concerns
Britain’s competition watchdog has provisionally dropped concerns that Microsoft’s proposed takeover of Activision Blizzard would damage the UK console gaming market.Story Published at: March 24, 2023 at 02:53PM
First US state passes law to require parental consent for under-18s using social media
People aged under 18 in Utah will need the permission of a parent or guardian to use social media such as Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.Story Published at: March 24, 2023 at 12:11PM
Watch live: TikTok CEO questioned by US Congress
TikTok’s chief executive appears before Congress, where politicians will ask Shou Zi Chew about data privacy and security while concern increases around the social media app.Story Published at: March 23, 2023 at 02:35PM
COVID-19 vaccines do not affect a woman’s menstrual cycle, study finds
COVID-19 vaccines do not cause disruptions to women’s periods, a new study suggests. Story Published at: March 23, 2023 at 11:41AM
Sperm sorting technique ‘about 80% effective at choosing baby’s sex’
A new technique to select a baby’s sex appears to be safe and about 80% effective, a study suggests.Story Published at: March 22, 2023 at 08:44PM