Evolving with, not evolving to: On Instagram dieticians, human evolution, and language
David Percival unpacks how the internet fuels misconceptions about human evolution, challenging the idea that we evolved “to” do things.
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Pixels and procedures: The tech-driven evolution of beauty standards
Isabelle Goodall-Summers explores the internet’s influence on beauty standards, and its promotion of potentially dangerous procedures.
Social media reveals hermit crabs’ plastic homes
George Rabin reports on a novel use of social media as a source of data regarding crabs using plastic for shells.
The rise of modern skincare
Grace Taylor discusses the history of skincare, and how recent popularity has stemmed from YouTube, social media, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The end of Dunbar’s number: Have our social networks changed for good?
Helen Collins explores evidence for and against Dunbar’s number, the idea that our species’ social groups are limited to around 150 people.
iConnect: Can Technology Foster a Sense of Psychological Connection?
Tara Venkatesan discusses the complex link between tech and mental health, and how VR and AR technology can foster psychological connection.