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Other Sciences
Social media pressure can make friendships a full-time job
Credits: Photo: Kaboompics.com on Pexels Friendship is an important part of our lives. Staying in touch with friends online is extremely important, especially for teenagers. However, promoting friendship online can take time and require almost constant availability. This can cause digital stress that can occur when expectations on social media are not met. This can lead to conflicts between friends.…
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Biology
The power of touch in the animal kingdom: Study reveals the role of touch in sustaining friendships and cooperation
Key elements of the caring touch hypothesis. Credit: Trends in Ecology and Evolution (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.tree.2024.11.017 An international research team led by the University of Constance and Oxford Brookes University has concluded that gentle touch is not only good for your mental health, but also good for developing collaborative relationships. The power of touch and social connections helps people cope…
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