social media

Expert Reactions | Published: 28 July 202328 July 2023

US researchers worked with Meta to analyse how the social media company’s algorithms influenced what people saw and believed during […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 11 February 202013 February 2020

A new analysis suggests a link between excessive smartphone and social media use and mental distress and suicidality among young people. […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 04 February 202027 February 2020

The New Zealand government is going against World Health Organization recommendations by restricting entry to passengers from mainland China. The […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 14 May 201919 January 2022

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and French President Emmanuel Macron are hosting a summit in Paris on May 15 (local time) with […]

In the News | Published: 01 April 201903 April 2019

Facebook’s promise to crack down on hate speech and tighten regulations on livestreaming video following the Christchurch shootings has been […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 21 November 201811 February 2019

Twitter bots play an enormous role in spreading misinformation, according to a study conducted during the 2016 US presidential election […]

Blog | Published: 05 June 2015

Science and social media make comfortable bedfellows according to the inaugural SMC Social Media Snapshot, which examines use of social […]

Blog | Published: 12 December 201312 December 2013

Scientists keen to work with the media now have an online resource to help prepare for interviews, handle contentious issues […]

Blog | Published: 31 August 201231 August 2012

At the recent Transit of Venus forum held in Gisborne the engaging and energetic discussions were overshadowed by one thing […]

In the News | Published: 20 May 201020 May 2010

Mark Hotton of the Southland Times writes about the idea, dreamt up by a think tank which explores the relationship […]