The New York Times
Banning phones and laptops in his classroom led to more engaged, focused students and dramatically improved course evaluations, highlighting how digital distractions undermine learning.
Mingle News
The New York Times
The challenges facing young men today mirror the “boy problem” of a century ago, demanding a renewed civic effort and more male role models.
Reuters
An internal Meta policy document reveals the social-media giant’s rules for chatbots, which have permitted provocative behavior on topics including sex, race and celebrities.
USA Today
Gen Z and millennials overspend to maintain friendships. It’s costing them.
The Wall Street Journal
Adults seeking real-world connection are flocking to sleep-away camps, where shared activities and late-night bonding are helping them forge lasting friendships.
The Atlantic
Before smartphones and social media, teenagers constructed their identity on the walls of their room.
Mediaite
Smartphones have rewired young minds, sending conscientiousness into freefall. Faster than the printing press, this revolution may already be beyond control.
NBC News
New research on “SuperAgers” reveals unique brain features that may protect against Alzheimer’s disease and offers new clues to preserving cognitive health in aging.
The Atlantic
Children who were raised on screens need more freedom out in the real world.
The Washington Post
And there are costs to our isolation.
CNBC
As human-AI relationships evolve from sci-fi to reality, experts warn that the rise of romantic and personal bonds with chatbots raises ethical and psychological questions.
Al Jazeera
Loneliness is a deadly silent epidemic and the WHO is urging global leaders to treat social connection as a critical public health and political priority.
PHYS.ORG
City life is often described as ‘fast-paced.’ A new study suggests that’s more true than ever.
Medical Xpress
A global study links owning a smartphone before age 13 to poorer mental health in young adults, driven by early social media exposure.
CNN
Using smartphones before age 13 could damage kids’ mental health, according to a new study based of nearly 2 million people in 163 countries.
The Richmonder
A Richmond resident’s simple invitation to share lunch at her front-yard Stone Table has grown into a beloved community tradition, connecting neighbors and strangers together.
DNYUZ
In the most connected era in human history, people are dying of loneliness. Roughly 100 every hour, according to a grim new WHO report.
NPR
Doctors around the world are increasingly prescribing community activities like biking, dancing, and art to improve physical and mental health.
Quartz
A new UK report reveals children are turning to chatbots for homework help, emotional advice — and sometimes, because they have no one else.
Derek Thompson
Young Americans today spend 70 percent less time attending or hosting parties than they did at the beginning of the 21st century. Why?
JAMA Network
The U.S. spends almost twice as much on healthcare but is experiencing rising and largely preventable child mortality, driven by firearms, prematurity, and chronic illness.
MSNBC
“Love Island” reveals Gen Z’s complicated dating scene, where hypersexualized performance clashes with emotional hesitancy, reflecting a generation shaped by social media and pandemic isolation.
Politico
Nearly 200 gathered in Philadelphia to explore whether face-to-face discussions could reduce political polarization, leading to increased consensus on issues like immigration and climate change.
The Atlantic
Once a symbol of childhood freedom and independence, biking has sharply declined among kids due to safety concerns, car-centric infrastructure, and changing social norms.
