In The Media
CNN
May 24, 2023
The challenges teens face on social media seem inescapable. Here’s how to moderate their use
Teens on social media is a problem many parents and guardians have lost sleep over, but for which few feel there are real, practical solutions. Don’t worry, there are, experts say. While there are some benefits, social media presents a “profound risk of harm” for children … Continued
ABC 11
May 24, 2023
‘You get stuck.’ Parents, students react to advisory on social media use, mental health impact
The potential harms of social media use is in the national spotlight as symptoms like depression and anxiety soar among young people. … Mitch Prinstein, who’s a professor of psychology and neuroscience at UNC, has been researching how technology use might be changing how kids … Continued
Sparks of History
May 22, 2023
Masada: From Jewish Revolt to Modern Myth – Professor Jodi Magness
Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism in the department of religious studies, is interviewed in this Sparks of History video and podcast about Masada. Sparks of History video Sparks of History podcast
ABC-11
May 22, 2023
Durham Housing Authority moves to mixed-income housing model; experts say children will benefit most
On Friday morning, the Durham Housing Authority and Bull City leaders gathered to break ground on the Elizabeth Street Apartments, which will be a 72-unit mixed income housing community. DHA told ABC11 that this is the model it is moving to. They said they believe … Continued
WUNC Radio
May 15, 2023
Three UNC-Chapel Hill Air Force cadets make history as first to be selected for U.S. Space Force
Three sophomore cadets will be the first from UNC-Chapel Hill’s Air Force ROTC to be selected as officers into the U.S. Space Force. The selection process for the Space Force changes every year. Avery Berg is a cadet with UNC-Chapel Hill’s Air Force ROTC and one of the … Continued
CNN
May 12, 2023
Mysterious rumblings were recorded in Earth’s stratosphere
Giant solar balloons were sent 70,000 feet up in the air to record sounds of Earth’s stratosphere — and the microphones picked up some unexpected sounds. Daniel Bowman, principal scientist at Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico and a Ph.D. alumnus of the University of … Continued
Bloomberg
May 11, 2023
We know so little about how social media affects kids’ brains
The American Psychological Association has issued its first advisory on social media use in adolescence. What’s most striking in its data-based recommendations is how little we really know about how these apps affect our kids. … The APA report wisely turns our attention to what … Continued