I wanted to live like a turtle in the safety of my shell. By Jessica Ciencin Henriquez When a female sea turtle hatches, she’s maybe two inches long, and her first act in life is a wild sprint to the ...

Everyone's got a theory about scrolling. It rots your brain, it kills your attention span, it's basically digital junk food. But most of that comes from gut feeling, not actual brain scans. And theta ...

If you want to tune out and relax after a long day, you might turn to social media, online shopping or playing games on your phone. But a new study suggests that these activities might actually stress ...

My wife stared at me in shock as I ripped opened the package. The FedEx driver hadn’t even made it back to his truck as I held the item up overhead like a trophy. Fumbling for words, she asked: “Why ...

The infinite-scrolling format of many social media platforms can be very addictive Social media bans are becoming a hot topic for governments across the world. It was announced this week that the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Consider flipping through numerous videos on TikTok within mere minutes—some news item, some dancing fad, some culinary trick and some comedy sketch. The content might grab your attention momentarily, ...

Previously hidden text revealed without unrolling scroll discusses stoic philosophy on ethics, art and human behaviour The surviving part of an ancient scroll that was burnt to a crisp when Mount ...

Yoshiaki Kawajiri's beloved anime film 'Ninja Scroll' is coming back to theaters for the first time in years, and in 4K! Reading time 1 minute The 1993 samurai anime film Ninja Scroll is coming back ...

IGN can exclusively reveal that Iconic Events Releasing and AMC Global Media’s HIDIVE will release a new 4K restoration of the critically acclaimed samurai film Ninja Scroll in North American theaters ...

Night-time screen exposure can prevent the brain from reaching deep, restorative sleep Blue light from phones suppresses melatonin, disrupting circadian rhythms and sleep onset Fast videos and ...

Why do so many people lose control over their internet use? While age limits for social media are being debated, many adults also spend hours online every day. For some, this becomes a burden, ...