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Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on our sleep − a sleep researcher explains why screens alone aren’t the main culprit

Brian N. Chin, Trinity College “Avoid screens before bed” is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice. But what if the real problem isn’t screen time − it’s the way we use social media at night? Sleep deprivation is one of the most widespread yet overlooked public health issues, especially among young adults [...]

By |2025-06-17T16:51:28+10:00June 17th, 2025|Categories: Technology|Tags: |0 Comments

Yes, blue light from your phone can harm your skin. A dermatologist explains

Michael Freeman, Bond University Social media is full of claims that everyday habits can harm your skin. It’s also full of recommendations or advertisements for products that can protect you. Now social media has blue light from our devices in its sights. So can scrolling on our phones really damage your skin? And will applying [...]

By |2025-06-02T12:01:02+10:00June 2nd, 2025|Categories: Screen Use|Tags: |0 Comments

Project 2040 – Dispatch 3: Additive Tech, 3D Printing, and Generative Design

Greetings from 2040. The world’s accelerating rate of change has reshaped everything—including education. In the early days, we struggled to keep up. The enthusiasm of teachers, while admirable, risked burning them out as they tried to stay ahead of each new wave of innovation. No one wanted a return to the frazzled, reactive energy [...]

By |2025-06-24T14:21:59+10:00May 10th, 2025|Categories: Technology|Tags: |0 Comments

‘Literally just child gambling’: what kids say about Roblox, lootboxes and money in online games

Taylor Hardwick, University of Sydney and Marcus Carter, University of Sydney Roblox is one of the world’s most popular online platforms for children, offering a variety of “experiences” including games and virtual spaces. Most of the experiences are free, but offer upgrades, bonuses and random items in exchange for cash. What do kids make of [...]

By |2025-05-01T09:36:56+10:00April 17th, 2025|Categories: Gambling, Screen Use|Tags: |0 Comments

New research shows digital technology is linked to reduced wellbeing in young kids. So what can parents do?

Jacquelyn Harverson, Deakin University; Louise Paatsch, Deakin University, and Sharon Horwood, Deakin University Once upon a time, children fought for control of the remote to the sole family television. Now the choice of screen-based content available to kids seems endless. There are computers, tablets, phones and gaming consoles offering streaming services, online content and apps. [...]

By |2025-05-01T09:36:47+10:00April 17th, 2025|Categories: Technology|Tags: |0 Comments

Adolescence has sparked fears over teen slang – but emoji don’t cause radicalisation

Jessica Kruk, The University of Western Australia and Lauren Gawne, La Trobe University Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham’s crime drama Adolescence has earned widespread praise for its portrayal of incel culture and male violence. But the show’s portrayal of 13-year-old Jamie (Owen Cooper) being radicalised by misogynistic online content has a lot of parents concerned [...]

By |2025-05-01T09:36:37+10:00April 17th, 2025|Categories: Social Media|Tags: |0 Comments

91% of Australian teens have a phone – but many are not keeping their identity and location secure

Yeslam Al-Saggaf, Charles Sturt University and Julie Maclean, Charles Sturt University Most Australian teenagers have their own smartphone. According to a 2023 survey, 91% of young people between 14 and 17 owned a phone. At the same time, there is huge community concern about young people being exposed to harms online – this includes the [...]

By |2024-11-11T13:15:23+11:00November 11th, 2024|Categories: Cybersafety, Technology|Tags: |0 Comments

Should parents be worried about social media? We asked 5 experts

Judith Ireland, The Conversation and Matt Garrow, The Conversation The Albanese government has announced it will introduce a social media ban for children. The government has not yet nominated a minimum age but is trialling age-assurance mechanisms for those aged 13–16. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the legislation will be introduced this year. This follows [...]

By |2024-11-06T16:47:53+11:00November 6th, 2024|Categories: Social Media, Technology|Tags: |0 Comments

The GN podcast with Andrew Fuller: Internet safety for young people – Part 2

Join Andrew Fuller as he chats with guest Brett Lee on internet safety for young people.   **CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains discussion and case studies describing disturbing predatory behaviour online. This program has been put together with the utmost care, with the intention of providing useful information to better support the wellbeing of [...]

By |2024-08-19T14:43:22+10:00August 6th, 2024|Categories: Cybersafety, Podcast, Technology|Tags: |0 Comments

Is it OK to let my kids watch the same show over and over again?

Laura Scholes, Australian Catholic University Are you sure you want Frozen again? You’ve already seen it 20 times! Do you find your children asking to watch the same TV shows and movies, or play the same video games over and over (and over again)? Perhaps you also find yourself thinking it would be better if [...]

By |2024-07-29T16:23:59+10:00July 29th, 2024|Categories: Technology|Tags: |0 Comments
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