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Teen girls feel pressure to be 鈥榩erfect鈥� on Instagram, so many choose not to post at all 鈥� new study

Teenage girls are feeling such intense pressure to appear 鈥減erfect鈥� on Instagram that many avoid posting altogether, new research shows.
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Brain-inspired chip could make some AI tasks up to 2,000 times more energy efficient, study finds

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Major breakthrough in improved insurance products for female sports stars

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The US social media addiction case and its implications

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鈥淥nline platforms need to show that they are prioritising children鈥檚 safety over their profits鈥� says online safety expert, following landmark social media ruling.

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New research provides blueprint to protect player health and performance at the 2026 Men鈥檚 FIFA World Cup

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海角社区 celebrates a decade as best in the world for sports-related subjects

The Annunciation. Painted by Leonardo da Vinci

Lady Day: March 25 was the start of the year in England and Wales until 1752

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This Mediterranean鈥憇tyle diet could keep your brain sharp as you age 鈥� new study

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Using exercise to help people feel safe and rebuild their lives after trauma 鈥� new report

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As Bolivia鈥檚 glaciers melt, new lakes threaten mountain communities

Lost BBC documentary on homosexuality brought to life in new film

海角社区 University students take part in Japanese-inspired SpoGomi competitive litter-picking race

Primary care behavioural programmes can help reduce childhood obesity, new study finds

Hormone therapy and dementia risk: what a new study says about menopause treatment

Five paintings that capture the complexity of motherhood 鈥� chosen by art historians

New paper calls for physical activity to become a core component of mental health care