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·December 11, 2017·2 min read

Twitter Can Reveal Our Shared Mood

Bristol University researchers reveal strong circadian patterns for both negative and positive moods shared between Twitter users' Tweets.

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·May 2, 2017·6 min read

Link Between Social Network Structure and Brain Activity

A neuroimaging study examines the brain's response to social exclusion.

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·April 18, 2017·5 min read

Networks of Narcissists: Social Media and Narcissism

A new study reports narcissists are drawn to social network platforms as they see them as the ideal stages to showcase themselves.

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·April 15, 2017·3 min read

What’s the Best Way to Choose Your Profile Pic? Ask Someone Else to Do It

If you want a flattering social network profile pic, ask someone else to select it for you, researchers suggest.

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·October 10, 2016·4 min read

Targeting the Social Networks of Group Violence

Researchers report a strong group of friends could be just as big a factor in acts of group violence as a charismatic leader.

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·May 24, 2016·3 min read

Social Network Conspiracy Theories About Zika Putting Vulnerable People at Risk

A new study reports pseudoscientific claims and conspiracies spread through social networks refuting facts about the Zika virus and potential vaccines could potentially be putting the most vulnerable people at risk.

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·April 28, 2016·4 min read

High Pain Tolerance? You Must Have Lots of Friends

According to a new study, having a larger social network can make you more tolerant to pain.

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·March 8, 2016·3 min read

Brain Network For Sharing Self Related Information on Facebook Revealed

Researchers have discovered a brain network that appears to be involved in self disclosure in social networks.

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·November 18, 2015·4 min read

Stressful Networking: Being Popular on Facebook Increases Cortisol in Teens

Teens with more than 300 Facebook friends have higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol, while those who act supportive of others on the social network have decreased cortisol levels, a new study reports.