Digital technology, including social media and generative artificial intelligence (AI), is here to stay. But research and public opinion are divided on the benefits versus harms, especially for youth.

The research found little evidence that time spent on social media or frequent gaming causes mental health problems in ...

Reducing our carbon footprint requires full commitment to the electrification of industry. This means moving away from technologies powered by fossil fuels to those running on clean energy sources and ...

The advent of digital education has transformed traditional learning paradigms by integrating advanced technologies into every facet of teaching and learning. This integration involves a synthesis of ...

Past studies have discussed the potential health hazards of using too much technology, including a potential negative impact on brain function and “digital dementia.” A new study has found that ...

Digital technologies are reshaping operations, improving efficiency, quality, speed, and enabling new business models. The ability to integrate digital technologies into operational strategy is ...

You might think spending time on your smartphone or computer is bad for your brain. Indeed, “brain rot” — the slang term for a mental decline caused by mindlessly consuming social media or digital ...

People of all ages now grow up — and grow old — immersed in digital screens, generating concerns about the potential effects on the brain. On the one hand, researchers warn of “digital dementia” in ...

University of South Africa provides funding as a partner of The Conversation AFRICA. Mental health messaging on platforms like TikTok and WhatsApp is becoming common in the digital age. Globally, ...

For years, we’ve been warned about the dangers of technology to the human brain. We’ve heard about “digital dementia,” a term that paints smartphones and tablets as culprits in a slow erosion of ...