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Strictly limiting kids’ tech might make them lag behind in college

Parents who restrict their children's use of new media technologies may be acting counterproductively in the long run, particularly if they claim after-school homework time is the reason.

What can you tell from a video gamer’s username?

What's in a name? In the case of the usernames of video gamers, a lot!

Can Tetris block cravings for food, drugs, sex, sleep?

Playing Tetris for as little as three minutes at a time can weaken cravings for drugs, food and sex, according to new research.

What video games kids play less important than time spent

Researchers looked at different types of video games for kids and the amount of time spent playing, and this is what they found.

Families that play [online] together, stay together

When you spend an evening playing online games with family - Mom, Dad or Aunt Carmen - you are actually helping to strengthen family bonds.

Can playing action video games improve learning?

A study shows for the first time that playing action video games improves not just the skills taught in the game, but learning capabilities more generally.

Feelings of failure, not violent content, foster aggression in video gamers

The violent storylines of videos games like World of Warcraft or Grand Theft Auto are often accused of fostering aggression in video gamers. But do they?

Living with autism: Interview with Dr Temple Grandin

For many people, Dr Temple Grandin and autism are synonymous. Below are some of the insights she shared during an interview.

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