Increased reliance on the internet, smartphones, tablets and computers over the last 15 years has led to concerns about "digital dementia," a term coined by a German neuroscientist for cognitive …
September 3, 2025
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Technology
Subtle cyberbullying, like excluding peers from group chats, is just as traumatic as overt attacks, study shows
by myphillyconnection 52 viewsThe most extreme forms of cyberbullying, like direct threats, often get the spotlight, but more subtle, indirect forms can be equally traumatizing, a new study shows. The study found that …
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Technology
Smartwatches promise all kinds of quality-of-life improvements; here are 5 things to keep in mind
by myphillyconnection 31 viewsSmartwatches and other wearable devices can feel almost magical. Strap on a Fitbit, Apple Watch or Samsung Gear and you're suddenly presented with a stream of data generated by – …
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Traveling on Philadelphia’s Trolleys: Comprehensive Guide to Routes and Connections
by myphillyconnection 191 viewsPhiladelphia’s trolley system, operated by SEPTA’s Metro division, is a historic and vital part of the city’s public transportation. The network blends underground streetcar tunnels in Center City with surface-level …
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Traveling the Market–Frankford Line: Philadelphia’s Fastest East-West Transit Route
by myphillyconnection 144 viewsThe Market–Frankford Line, now simply known as the “L” as part of SEPTA’s rebranding of its rail network, is the busiest and most vital rapid transit line in Philadelphia. Stretching …
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Traveling on the SEPTA Broad Street Line: Philadelphia’s Vital North-South Transit Corridor
by myphillyconnection 214 viewsThe SEPTA Broad Street Line, also known simply as the B Line, is one of Philadelphia’s primary rapid transit routes, running predominantly north-south beneath Broad Street. Connecting the Fern Rock …
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