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Students look at their phones in Melbourne on November 28, 2024 as Australia looks to ban children under 16 from social media with claims social media platforms have been tarnished by cyberbullying, the spread of illegal content, and election-meddling claims. Australia is among the vanguard of nations trying to clean up social media, and the age limit legislation will make it among the world's strictest measures aimed at children.

Cyberbullying's toll on teens: A public health crisis

Adolescents vulnerable due to their developing brains, social needs, heavy online presence

Why earthquakes in Gulf region tend to be milder

Studies show the Arabian Plate's geological stability means low internal stress and strain

The Geological Park in Al Buhais in Sharjah. The Park was established to introduce visitors to the emirate's rich and ancient geological history. Its mountains, alluvial soil, and sand dunes, which extend between the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Gulf, offer glimpses into tectonic plates, the nature of the small peripheral plate, the formation of the ocean crust, the effects of climate change, landscape development and human migration.

Why grit — not IQ or looks — holds the key to success

It's not IQ, physical health, good looks: success lies in perseverance for long-term goals

Study finds grit — not talent — as a key predictor of success. Psychologists have studied the phenomenon and came up with startling revelations.

5 benefits of boredom, according to science

Here's why you should welcome boredom, science-backed benefits of letting your mind wander

Russian author Leo Tolstoy defined boredom as “a desire for desires”. People have felt it even before the feeling was given a name.

Australia’s social media ban for kids: Who’s next?

Global policy trend aims to reduce exposure to harmful content and addictive features

Parents, educators, and policymakers face the rising challenge of smartphone overuse among children. Strategies such as parental controls, age restrictions on social media, screen time limits are critical in fostering healthier habits and protecting the wellbeing of the younger generation.

Bruce Willis: What triggers aphasia, what science shows

Progressive condition marked by language difficulties worsening over time

Bruce Willis: A new home allows his friends and family to visit freely and keeps the space full of “love, warmth, care, and laughter.”

World's toughest exams: Only for the brave & sleepless

These mind busters keep millions awake at night and second-guessing their every answer

CAREER GOAL: The higher one's career goal, the tougher the learning curve.

Android earthquake alerts: What to know, how to use

Enhancements driven by end-user data to boost accuracy, speed

By pooling data from smartphones worldwide, Android not only sniffs out tremors but also shoots out early warnings. Early warning detection system: In 2023, during the deadly magnitude 7.8 Turkey-Syria tremor event, Android's alerts provided crucial seconds of warning, potentially saving lives in a region where traditional seismic networks are less developed.

Do smartphones make kids dumb? Countries that ban them

Ban mainly in school settings to reduce distractions and safeguard mental health

Frequent use of devices like smartphones and tablets to calm upset children ages 3-5 was associated with increased emotional dysregulation in kids, particularly in boys, according to a Michigan Medicine study in JAMA Pediatrics.

Cut sugar in baby's first 1,000 days: UK study reveals

How early sugar exposure shapes lifelong health and why those first 1,000 days matter

A British study found that those who experienced sugar rationing early in life showed a 35% lower risk of type 2 diabetes and a 20% lower risk of high blood pressure decades later.

O-1 Einstein visa vs H-1B visa: What's the difference?

New $100K H-1B fee has shaken US tech hirings: What to know about O-1 visa

Rising H-1B costs are forcing skilled professionals and tech workers to explore L1, O1, and other visa options to start their careers in the US.

Filipina helper's salary $400 for GCC, $500 for others

“Floor” $400 wage for Filipino domestic helpers in place for the last 2 decades

Raising the "floor" monthly salary for Filipina domestic workers from $400, in place in 2006, to $500 was nixed after Manila unilaterally announced the hike in August.

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