Teens ‘not damaged by screen time,’ study finds

There is little evidence of a link between the amount of time teenagers spend on devices and their general wellbeing… More

Screen time before bed has very little impact on mental health in teenagers, Oxford study concludes

Screen time has little effect on teenagers’ mental health, despite fears about the impact late-night gaming or TV viewing is… More

Concept Submissions Due 4/15: NSF Collaborative Research on Data Science and Human-Technology Frontier

The National Science Foundation has announced a Convergence Accelerator pilot initiative dedicated to advancing integrative research on data science and the human-technology frontier. Psychological scientists are encouraged to apply, as behavioral science is integral to the problem areas targeted by this collaborative program… More

Screen Time – Even Before Bed – Has Little Impact on Teen Well-Being

Data from more than 17,000 teenagers shows little evidence of a relationship between screen time and well-being in adolescents… More

NSF Announces Funding Opportunity for Large-Scale Integrative Research on Cybersecurity

NSF seeks applications for the Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace Frontiers program, which funds research, development, and education on cybersecurity threats and strategies to protect privacy, such as cyber system vulnerabilities that arise from human behaviors and choices… More

What Autopilot Training Can Teach Carmakers and Drivers

The automotive industry needs to educate drivers on how to use the automated features in their cars, researchers say, a lesson the airline industry learned in the 1970s. … More