From the pressures of picture perfection to concerns about trolling, social media is proving to be a double-edged sword for new mums. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Alexa Fox, assistant professor of marketing at The University of Akron, to understand what drives new mums to post about their kids online.

If a social network’s members remain the same but everyone’s place is reshuffled, could it impact their quality of life for the better? Canvas8 spoke to Nicholas Christakis, Nudgestock speaker and Yale professor, to learn how our online and offline networks can be harnessed for positive change.

A study has shown that the link between social media use and poor mental health among Gen Zers could be caused by disruption to sleep and exercise, rather than by the platforms themselves. With this in mind, social media sites are well-placed to develop strategies to reduce their negative impact.

Young people in the UK are losing interest in televised news, watching just two minutes a day. This shift is being led by the decline of live TV viewership and the rise of on-demand streaming, as well as a growing desire to engage in public discussions via social media.