Short videos may hinder learning by fragmenting attention and memory, study finds

Recent technological advances and the introduction of new digital media platforms have dramatically changed how people learn ...
NBC DFW

Is brain rot real? Researchers warn of emerging risks tied to short-form video

With short-form video now dominant on social media, researchers are racing to understand how the highly engaging, algorithm-driven format may be reshaping the brain. From TikTok to Instagram Reels and ...
Medical Xpress

Short videos, long questions: Is there any link with children's attention?

Short-form video isn't new. Before TikTok, there was Vine—a platform that popularized 6-second video clips and helped redefine what it meant to go viral. The "Only a spoonful" of ice cream skit lives ...
Psychology Today

2 Signs Short-Videos Are Changing Your Brain

These days, almost everything is available in the form of quick, bite-sized content—from recipes and skincare tips to news updates. You may find yourself swiping through reels, tapping through stories ...
Medical Xpress

How short-form videos could be harming young minds

Online short-form video has shifted from a light distraction to a constant backdrop in many children's lives. What used to fill a spare moment now shapes how young people relax, communicate and form ...
9NEWS

Short-form videos linked to brain rot risk

Short-form videos linked to brain rot risk Parenting expert Dr. Sheryl Ziegler shares how fast-paced digital content like short-form video can have negative effects on cognitive function.
The Conversation

How short‑form videos could be harming young minds

Online short-form video has shifted from a light distraction to a constant backdrop in many children’s lives. What used to fill a spare moment now shapes how young people relax, communicate and form ...