Although our loved one may leave the mortal plane, they’ll always be a part of us, literally. Our bonds with people, especially love, physically change our brains by creating connections between neurons. It has been shown that the brains of animals that mate for life fold differently before and after they bond with their mate, and it’s quite likely that the same is true for people. This means our loved ones stay with us physically in a way that doesn’t go away after we lose them. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
