Social Modes

Rules of the School

Scientists have developed a new understanding of how fish interact as they school in groups. Fish were found to copy their neighbors to align their movements within schools. The discovery opens a door to examining how the brains of individuals interact to produce group-level collective behavior.

Enlarged amygdala linked to a distinct social anxiety profile in autistic adults

Autism and social anxiety frequently occur together, but it has been difficult to tell whether this combination simply ...

Timekettle Updates X1 Meeting for More Flexible Multilingual Business Communication

The latest software update began rolling out to existing X1 Meeting users on August 18, 2026. Timekettle is showcasing X1 Meeting and its latest capabilities at IFA 2026 in Berlin, alongside its ...

Can digital closeness ever replace actually being together?

Global connections thrive through digital rituals like voice notes, daily video calls, and group chats spanning Dhaka to Jeddah. While virtual presence keeps distant families close, screen-based intimacy leaves an undeniable emotional void.

KarKiosk Announces Digital Marketplace Suite for Private Vehicle Buyers and Sellers

KarKiosk said the platform has been developed in response to the growing role of digital research and communication in vehicle transactions. Buyers can use the marketplace to review private used cars ...

Daily social media use beyond 2.5 hours tracks with depression, analysis finds

Social media use is a better predictor of depression than many other common factors, such as one's job and educational ...

Wesco Recognized With 2026 Blackbaud Impact Award for Advancing Global Community Impact Through Collaboration

PITTSBURGH, PA / ACCESS Newswire / August 26, 2026 / Wesco International (NYSE:WCC) announced it has been named a Europe winner in the 2026 Blackbaud Impact Awards, earning the Silo Buster Award for its leadership in transforming Wesco Cares from a primarily U.S.-based initiative into a more globally integrated community impact program. The award recognizes organizations and individuals that are leveraging technology, innovation, and data-driven strategies to advance their missions, strengthen communities, and drive meaningful, lasting social impact. Over the past several years, Wesco has expanded the reach of Wesco Cares throughout Europe by building a more connected, globally aligned approach to community engagement.

University of Portland Creates Connected Digital Campus Experience with Concept3D

Interactive Maps, Virtual Tours and Localist Events connect campus navigation, events and digital engagement I would ...

Social media stars create income, skills, businesses

Social media stars create income, skills, businesses By Staff Writer, ITWebJohannesburg, 25 Aug 2026SASMA 2026 puts SA’s creator economy under the spotlight, with organisers calling for greater ...

Can social robots be effective long term in dementia care? Here’s where the research stands

The global increase in dementia, linked to the rise of the world’s aging population, calls for innovative interventions to address care challenges, according to the researchers behind a new study.

Reimagining the communication graduate of the future when everyone can communicate

The communication profession is being remade in real time. The qualifications meant to prepare students for it are not ...

Actor & Psychiatrist Charnele Brown On Social Media Culture That Films Violence Instead Of Helping

Charnele Brown states, "Don't assume. Don't do that." She discusses the play's focus on airing out problems for Black men and ...

BlossomUp Expands Global Reach With Digital Self-Discovery Tools

BlossomUp operates as a digital-first platform, allowing users across markets to access its tools through web and mobile experiences. Ongoing development efforts are focused on expanding access to ...

Enso Webworks Launches Integrated Digital Product Suite Across Communication and Productivity

Enso Webworks believes the next phase of digital transformation will be driven not by the number of tools organisations use, but by how effectively those tools integrate and function as a unified ecosystem.

Dr TikTok: Mental health moves from consulting rooms to social media

Social media fosters empathy and awareness, but cannot replace evidence-based treatment or formal psychological care.

Psychology says people who invent stories about strangers may naturally engage in social imagination

Inventing stories about strangers does not necessarily mean someone is nosy, judgmental or disconnected from reality. It may ...

Psychology says people who lower their voice when someone nearby lowers theirs may automatically follow social cues

People who naturally lower their voice when someone nearby does the same may be responding to a combination of social cue ...

How social media is quietly affecting modern relationships

Social media has transformed the way people connect with one another. Platforms that were once designed to help friends and family stay in touch have become a central part of everyday life. Whether it ...

What we can learn from social media bans

This article is authored by Mark Wong, senior lecturer and head of social and urban policy, University of Glasgow.

EduSpots launches digital champions programme to accelerate digital learning across 52 communities

EduSpots officially launches its first Digital Champions Programme, a nine-month initiative that will equip and certify 60 community-based changemakers (Catalysts) from across its network to become digital champions, empowering them to lead digital learning, strengthen digital inclusion, and support the adoption of the EduSpots app and EduBytes within their communities.