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Facebook addiction linked to narcissism and other psychological factors, study finds

Worldwide, users spend a lot of time interacting on Facebook with other platform members and presenting themselves.

Some of the members lose control over their Facebook use and develop a strong psychological need to stay online, despite the possible negative consequences of this behavior – the so-called Facebook Addiction Disorder (FAD),” explained study author Julia Brailovskaia of Ruhr University Bochum.

The study examined 179 German students who used Facebook over the course of one year.

The researchers measured the participants addiction to Facebook using the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale, a test designed specifically to assess compulsive Facebook use.

But overall there was not an increase in scores on the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale.

The researchers also found that Facebook addiction was associated with certain psychological factors.

The study, “Facebook Addiction Disorder (FAD) among German students—A longitudinal approach“, was co-authored by Jürgen Margraf. »

First use of insulin in treatment of diabetes on this day in 1922

Authored by diabetes.org.uk

Before 1921, it was exceptional for people with Type 1 diabetes to live more than a year or two.

One of the twentieth century’s greatest medical discoveries, it remains the only effective treatment for people with Type 1 diabetes today.

Children dying from diabetic ketoacidosis were kept in large wards, often with 50 or more patients in a ward, mostly comatose. »

All-electric ferry cuts emission by 95% and costs by 80%, brings in 53 additional orders

Authored by electrek.co

They claim that the all-electric ferry cuts emission by 95% and costs by 80% compared to fuel-powered counterparts and the results are attracting customers.

It was the result of an extensive partnership between Norled AS, a shipping company and ferry operator, Fjellstrand Shipyard, Siemens AS, and Corvus Energy.

Norway's first all-electric ferry has reduced CO2 by 95%, operating cost by 80%, resulting in 53 further orders for shipbuilder Fjellstrand. »

POLL: Majority of Americans want Robert Mueller to interview Trump under oath

Authored by businessinsider.com

The survey comes as Mueller zeroes in on Trump for possible obstruction of justice.

A majority of Americans who participated in a recent Monmouth University poll said President Donald Trump should sit down for an interview under oath with Robert Mueller, the special counsel who is investigating Russia's meddling in the 2016 US election.

Trump has wavered on whether he will agree to an interview with Mueller. »

Lana Del Rey Kidnapping Attempt Thwarted by Orlando Police

Authored by thewrap.com

Orlando police stopped a man attempting to kidnap singer Lana Del Rey on Friday.

After receiving a tip we deemed a credible threat, OPD got to him before he could get near singer Lana Del Rey last night at her show at Amway Center. pic.twitter.com/twVrOSxNqF — Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) February 3, 2018.

OPD Media release on arrest of Michael Hunt, 43, who stalked, made threats against singer Lana Del Rey. »