Dunbar's Number: Why Humans Can Only Maintain 150 Relationships
Dunbar's number suggests humans can maintain only 150 meaningful relationships, a limit rooted in brain size and social time constraints.
Category : Social
Influencer Dies in 'Death Game' Live Stream After Alleged Abuse
French influencer Jean 'JP' Pormanove dies during a Kick live stream after alleged abuse over 12 days, sparking outrage.
Millennial Influencer Brands 2026 Nostalgia Trend 'Stupid'
Millennial influencer Helen McPherson calls the '2026 is the new 2016' trend 'stupid', saying young people are experiencing their first nostalgia wave.
Manosphere Influencers Push Unnecessary Testosterone Tests on Young Men, Study Finds
Study finds manosphere influencers on TikTok and Instagram push unnecessary testosterone tests on healthy young men, monetising masculinity and promoting risky treatments.
Social Media Filters Distort Childhood Memories
Social media filters are romanticising 2016, but the year was marked by celebrity deaths, Trump's election, Brexit, and the rise of 'post-truth'.
Millions Drawn to AI Fruit Dramas on TikTok: The Psychology of Viral 'Brain Rot'
AI-generated fruit dramas on TikTok amass millions of views, exploiting psychology and raising ethical concerns about normalising racism and misogyny.
The rise of ‘unc’: is this gen Alpha’s way of saying ‘OK boomer’?
Gen Alpha's 'unc' is a playful term for older people, similar to 'OK boomer' but less confrontational. Celebrities like Timothée Chalamet and Sabrina Carpenter have embraced it.
Body Positivity Influencer Tova Leigh Hits Back at Trolls Who Called Her 'Fat Cow'
Tova Leigh hits back at trolls who called her 'fat cow' and 'ugly', sharing their comments and names in a body positivity post.
Children as Young as Nine Exposed to Online Pornography, Study Finds
Study finds children as young as nine exposed to online pornography, with 79% of young adults seeing violent content. Commissioner urges action.
Student's Knee Mistaken for Baby in Optical Illusion
A Glasgow student's knee was mistaken for a baby's head in an optical illusion, leading to a flood of congratulations.
Naga Munchetty 'Outraged' After Deepfake Nude Scam Uses Her Face
BBC presenter Naga Munchetty reveals deepfake nude scam using her face to lure victims into fraudulent trading sites.
Louis Theroux Documentary Exposes Manosphere Influencers as 'Serfs' to Algorithms
Louis Theroux's Netflix documentary reveals manosphere influencers are trapped by algorithms and audiences, chasing profit over freedom.
Kathleen Stock Resigns from University of Sussex Amid Transgender Rights Row
Professor Kathleen Stock resigns from University of Sussex after transgender rights row, sparking debate on academic freedom and free speech.
Rick and Morty Season 9: Episode 4 Release Date and Where to Watch
Rick and Morty season 9 episode 4 release date and where to watch on Adult Swim and HBO Max, plus showrunner insights.
The Real Meaning Behind the '6-7' Viral Trend Revealed
The '6-7' trend has no semantic meaning but serves as a social signal for adolescents, linguists explain.
The Hidden Cost of Posting Friends' Photos Online: A Call for Consent
A study reveals 'shadow Facebook accounts' for non-users, highlighting privacy risks and the need for consent before posting friends' photos.
‘The internet has seen me at my best and my worst’: meet Jojo, Australia’s ASMR superstar
Meet Jojo, Australia's ASMR superstar with 5.17 million YouTube subscribers, who creates relaxing videos using props and playful tactics.
Gen Z Revives Indie Sleaze Aesthetic with Isabel Marant Comeback
Gen Z revives indie sleaze aesthetic with Isabel Marant's comeback sneaker, nostalgic for the gritty hipster style of the late 2000s.
Instagram to Remove End-to-End Encryption for Private Messages in May
Instagram to remove end-to-end encryption for DMs from May 2026, citing low uptake; privacy and child safety concerns raised.
Millions Watch AI Fruit Dramas on TikTok in Bizarre New Trend
AI-generated fruit dramas with unethical themes amass millions of views on TikTok, exploiting psychology and algorithms.
Facebook Global Outage Hits UK and US Users
Facebook explains seven-hour global outage affecting UK and US users, caused by faulty configuration change; services restored.
The Nonchalant Boyfriend: Why Calm Partners Are Misunderstood
Exploring the 'nonchalant boyfriend' trend: why calm, reserved partners are often misunderstood and unfairly labelled as red flags.
Prime Video’s ‘Jury Duty’ Returns with Joyously Delightful ‘Company Retreat’
Prime Video’s 'Jury Duty' returns with 'Company Retreat', a reality hoax sitcom following a hot sauce brand’s retreat, starring an unknowing mark.
Gen Z's 'Carouselling' Dating Trend Could Be Sabotaging Love, Expert Warns
Relationship expert Tina Wilson warns Gen Z's 'carouselling' dating trend—endless messaging before meeting—may cause anxiety and sabotage love.
Philadelphia Police Hunt Looters After Pharmacy Raid Nets $150,000 in Stolen Medicine
Philadelphia police seek public's help after masked looters steal $150,000 worth of medicine from a pharmacy using crowbar and axes.
TikTok Star Reveals Dark Side of Viral Fame: 'Trolling Gets Worse'
TikTok star Hannah Milton, 21, reveals the loneliness and abuse behind viral fame, as experts call for more research into content creators' mental health.
Brit Band Producer Crafts Football Anthem for Virgin Radio
Producer Stephen Street teams with Graham Coxon and Sham 69 for Virgin Radio football anthem 'Hurry Up England'.
Anti-Tradwife Influencer Jerriette DuBay: Motherhood Beyond the Perfect Aesthetic
Mama Jerriette, an anti-tradwife influencer with 1.3M TikTok followers, shares her chaotic yet happy life as a mother of six, challenging polished parenting norms.
Channel 7 Warns Home and Away Fans of Social Media Scams
Channel 7 warns Home and Away fans about Facebook scams featuring false cancer claims and phishing links.
Gen Z Replaces 'Karen' with 'Jessica' as New Slang Insult
Gen Z replaces 'Karen' with 'Jessica' as slang for entitled behaviour; 'LOL' declared a 'phone ick' in survey.
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