Posts Tagged ‘Internet’
New moms welcome online help for depression
CASE WESTERN RESERVE (US) — Mothers suffering from postpartum depression after a high-risk pregnancy will go online for help if it’s available anonymously and from professional healthcare providers, new research suggests. Continue…
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:10 - 1 Comment
Science & Technology - Apr 16, 2013 16:41 - 2 Comments
Algorithm ‘learns’ to fix up grainy photos
U. TEXAS – AUSTIN (US) — A new, free website provides tools to “de-noise” photos, such as removing imperfections from low light, and to enlarge images without losing picture quality. (more…)
Science & Technology - Apr 5, 2013 16:00 - 1 Comment
Encryption tool keeps online photos private
USC (US) — A new tool encrypts part of a photo to keep it secure, but leaves enough data unencrypted that the image can still be used by services like Facebook and Flickr. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 5, 2013 11:21 - 0 Comments
Tweets against flu shots go ‘viral’
PENN STATE (US) — Negative tweets about H1N1 vaccinations spread more readily than positive tweets do, and if positive tweets add up, they may backfire and go negative, as well. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 26, 2013 10:48 - 0 Comments
Google math predicts lung cancer’s path
USC (US) — A mathematical model like the one Google Search uses to rank webpages also offers insight into how lung cancer spreads. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 19, 2013 10:40 - 0 Comments
Texting a double-edged sword for military families
U. MISSOURI (US) — Cell phones and the internet help deployed soldiers and their families keep in close contact, but negative consequences can go along with the benefits of staying in touch. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 28, 2013 10:03 - 1 Comment
Liquid keeps computer servers cool and quiet
U. LEEDS (UK) — Researchers are testing a liquid-cooled computer server that could reduce energy used for cooling by as much as 97 percent, experts calculate. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 27, 2013 12:29 - 0 Comments
Tweets reveal lifestyle’s effect on health
U. ROCHESTER (US) — In addition to predicting your odds of getting sick, a new computer model can use Twitter data to gauge how factors like social status and exposure to pollution influence health. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 22, 2013 12:05 - 1 Comment
Learning Facebook may keep seniors sharp
U. ARIZONA (US) — For adults over 65, learning to use Facebook could offer a boost in cognitive function, according to preliminary new research. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 20, 2013 11:30 - 0 Comments
‘Dr. Google’ can ease cancer confusion
CORNELL / U. PENNSYLVANIA (US) — When it comes to cancer, the Internet can actually clarify misinformation rather than fuel fatalistic fears, a new study finds. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 13, 2013 13:02 - 2 Comments
Positive messages fight online bullying best
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — It’s better to be positive when using Facebook to fight cyberbullying, which can be as harmful as being bullied physically, say researchers. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 7, 2013 17:36 - 6 Comments
Chinese college kids less tied to social media
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — “Me-first” culture in the US and a “collective-good” mentality in China show up in how each country uses social networking sites, according to a new study. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 1, 2013 17:47 - 0 Comments
Gen Xers as likely to get social online as face-to-face
U. MICHIGAN (US) — Young adults in Generation X are as likely to connect with friends, family, and co-workers online as they are in person, but not more so, a new study shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 1, 2013 12:18 - 1 Comment
On the web, Germans win at looking ahead
U. WARWICK / UCL (UK) — Millions of Google searches from 2012 reveal that Germany looked to the future online more than any other country, say researchers. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 27, 2012 13:10 - 0 Comments
More young voters pass on party affiliation
UC DAVIS (US) — Young adults in California registered to vote in record numbers in 2012, especially online, but many did so with no party affiliation. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 19, 2012 9:23 - 0 Comments
Hurricane Sandy doubled Internet outages
USC (US) — During Hurricane Sandy, almost twice as much of the Internet was down in the US than usual, say scientists who track outages throughout the world. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 5, 2012 11:34 - 0 Comments
With added controls, we risk sharing more
CARNEGIE MELLON (US) — When people get more privacy controls online, they share more sensitive information with larger, and possibly riskier, audiences, a new study shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 3, 2012 17:25 - 2 Comments
Comments, traffic boost women who blog
PENN STATE (US) — Bloggers may get extra motivation from traffic-measuring and interactive tools that make them feel more influential and connected in their communities. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 3, 2012 12:13 - 1 Comment
Tool fixes schedule when kids skip vaccines
GEORGIA TECH (US) — Timing vaccinations can be tricky, but a new online tool makes it easy for children who’ve missed shots to get caught up. (more…)
