social media

Teenage girl reading her phone in bed

The plaintiffs claim features such as ‘infinite scroll’ leave users less likely to be able to exercise self-control.

Person taking photo of feet dangling over ocean cliff

The content on social media platforms doesn’t always portray the locations accurately, setting unrealistic expectations and even luring tourists into trouble.

Two people stand on a rock taking a selfie with a cloudy sky behind

It’s not always “worth it for the 'gram”. People risk life, limb, and the environment for a selfie – and land managers can’t keep up.

person holding phone and looking at woman dancing in video posted on social media

Short-form social media videos and images that set unattainable appearance standards may harm young women’s perception of body image, research suggests.

A hand holding a smartphone showing the TikTok app

If social media companies are restricted in how they collect, use and share Australians’ data, we can take significant steps toward protecting everyone from foreign interference.

A welcome screen of the Replika app as seen on a mobile phone

The sudden removal of ‘erotic’ features from the virtual friend app has left lovelorn users high and dry.

Obese man prepares Ozempic pen. Semaglutide treatment for type 2 diabetes.

Stronger advertising regulations and other weight loss drug options are needed, UNSW Sydney experts say.

Woman wearing hat in bikini at the beach in the sun. Skin is tanned with moles.

Melanotan-II may give you a tan, but that’s not all.

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The potential for being judged online could be affecting the ability of adolescents to concentrate on everyday tasks, a study by UNSW Sydney researchers finds.

woman wearing a shirt with the body positive message - resilient

Content celebrating diverse body types on social media can improve body satisfaction in young women, a new study from UNSW Sydney finds.

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