The escalating threat of plastic leakage into the marine environment poses a significant global challenge, especially in the East Asian Seas. This region faces unique obstacles, including inadequate ...

An examination of the phenomenon of 'doom spending' during Black Friday, highlighting its financial, emotional, and environmental impacts. The author shares personal experiences and insights. This ...

Doomscrolling is a term that’s worked its way into our collective lexicon, evoking endless thumb-scrolling through bleak headlines and grim social media updates. The exact origins and first use ...

Click, scroll, sigh. We all do it, don’t we? Lying in bed, letting our thoughts run wild as we mindlessly scroll across negative news and social media content on our cell phones. This habit, known as ...

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New research has revealed that ‘doom scrolling’ too much on your phone can make you more depressed. A study carried out by scientists at the University College London (UCL) has found what many ...

Staying glued to our screens for the latest political news and searching for celebrity gossip, often called “doom scrolling,” is ... On the consumer side, limiting screen time and being ...

Doomscroll Detection and Blocking Customizable Blocked Sites Beautiful Colors and Animations Motivational Messages After Doomscroll Suggestions and pull requests are welcomed!.