‘Haul Culture’ is Breaking the Call to Stewardship

“You won’t believe what I got from Shein for only $100!” The video opens with an influencer flashing perfectly manicured nails and a ...

Noisy Nation: The Loudest States in America

From endless traffic to nonstop construction, if you live in a busy city, the noise is inescapable. Research has meticulously analyzed 11 key factors ...

Are You Addicted to Your Smartphone?

In a relatively short period of time, smartphones have grown to a near-ubiquitous status. With each passing new release, smartphones are becoming more ...

My Deepest Condolences. Signed, ChatGPT

A viral screenshot recently sparked debate after someone received a text message offering support during a divorce. The message, “I’m so sorry ...

Americans Really Do Have the Filthiest Mouths Online

New research analyzing nearly 2 billion words from websites across 20 English-speaking countries reveals that Americans lead the pack in online profanity, ...

Are Video Calls Sparking Cosmetic Surgery?

Those constant Zoom calls and Google Meets are fundamentally altering how individuals perceive their facial appearance. A study shows that people spending ...

Woman Explains Why She Prefers Her AI ‘Boyfriend’

In 1966, MIT professor Joseph Weizenbaum built the first AI “friend” in human history, and named her Eliza. From Eliza came ALICE, Alexa, ...

Seven Minutes on TikTok Can Ruin Your Self-Esteem

A new study reveals the alarming impact of TikTok on young adults’ body image, showing that just 7 to 8 minutes of exposure to certain content can ...

Kids Spend 30% of Day on Screens

If two of the 20th century’s iconic technologies, the automobile and the television, initiated the rise of American aloneness, then screens continue ...

Young Adults ‘Doom Spend’ to Cope

Elevated stress is draining young Americans’ wallets as “doom spending” becomes their go-to coping mechanism.

According to a recent study ...