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Denis Mareschal
Coverage of Denis Mareschal in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists pour cold water on claims phones are rewiring kids' brains
Scientists testified before UK MPs that there is limited causal evidence linking smartphones and social media to changes in children's brain development, with most existing research being correlational. Experts highlighted concerns about displacement of activities like play and social interaction, as well as the impact of reward systems in adolescent brains.