Hurricane Matthew may be one of the most powerful storms to threaten the U.S. Atlantic coast in more than a decade. It has already left more than 280 dead in its wake across the Caribbean. In this day and age, how can we limit the damage caused by such natural disasters? How …

We know the effects of social media, especially Facebook, on teens and how it has an effect on their mental well-being. There is scientific evidence that suggests these platforms have an effect on our social-esteem, biology and overall psyche. Now, public health researchers report that teens who have negative experiences on …

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We’ve heard it about it a million times. With the advent of the Internet, and particularly, social media, are we hearing more of it? Before we get into how Internet is exacerbating the problem, let’s define a few terms. What is ADHD? Here’s how the Diagnostic and Statistical …

Emerging technologies are proving to be a great leveler. They are helping us do things that we thought were impossible, even few years ago. This experiment by researchers of Stanford University is a case in point. Their technology can help you write without using your eyes or hands! Using their …

Telemedicine for the treatment of asthma is as effective as an in-person visit, a new study has found.  The study, published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, also said there were high levels of satisfaction among kids and their parents, regarding the long-distance care. Telemedicine is the diagnosis and treatment of …

Planning to do study cyberpsychology? There are many universities offering courses, ranging from a part-time curriculum to a a full-fledged two-year study. Cyberpsychology is study of human interactions with emerging technologies. And, most of the courses cover the following: Here’s a list of cyberpsychology courses : MSc in Cyberpsychology; Dun Laoghaire Institute …

Let’s get the definition out first. Sexting is sending of sexually explicit messages or images via mobile devices. In case you’re wondering, yes, it is very common, especially among teens and young adults. But very rarely do people talk about it. So how do we know that it is quite common? …

A study presented at the European Respiratory Society’s International Congress has revealed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could improve the interpretation of lung tests. This study is among the many in the recent years that have used AI to improve detection of diseases. And, many of them are achieving near-human efficiency in detecting deadly diseases. …

It is amazing to see the kind of interest psychology generates. For many of us, at the first glance, psychology does seem like an interesting and simple subject to master. But very soon, we realize it is not so. And, the more we read about psychology, the more we will …

Researchers from VU University Medical Centre in Amsterdam have developed an automated machine that can identify dementia in early stages. They have coupled machine learning methods with a special MRI technique — that measures perfusion, or tissue absorption rate, of blood throughout the brain — to detect early forms of dementia. Their …

Your online presence is often measured by a set of parameters, like the number of connections or ‘followers’. Everyone wants to be followed so that their voices, so to speak, can be heard by many. In the pursuit to gain more followers on social media, many often resort to methods …

Psychology says every action has a source. We don’t recognize most of them for they rarely decide on outcomes that matter. Our idiosyncrasies are a case in point. But, there is a reason for each of them. Like, if you’re a left brain thinker, chances are you use your right …

Yes, cat videos rule the Internet. There’s no doubt about it. It is estimated that about 2 million cat videos were uploaded uploaded on YouTube in 2014 alone and they’ve got almost 26 billion views!  What makes people watch cat videos? According to a study by an Indiana University Media School researcher, …

There are over 300 million Twitter users and nearly 100 million of them are active on the platform every day. That’s a huge number. And, with such numbers it’s not hard to see why Twitter is increasingly becoming the place for understanding the public discourse. One of the key factors …

The influence of emerging technologies on the healthcare industry has increased drastically in the recent years. It has empowered patients, helping them take control of the situation better. They can search for information about their illness, the prescribed medicines, book appointments at a click of button and interact almost from anywhere and …