The Daily Populous

Monday April 16th, 2018 night edition

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Research also found that the more devices a child had access to, the less they read in general.

It suggests that providing children with eReading devices can actually inhibit their reading, and that paper books are often still preferred by young people.

These findings match previous research which looked at how teenagers prefer to read.

Importantly, the most avid book readers did not frequently read books on screens.

Why do we think children prefer to read on screens?.

There is a popular assumption that young people prefer to read on screens.

In order to use a device to read books, children need to know how to use their devices for the purpose of reading books. »

Undercover author finds Amazon warehouse workers in UK 'peed in bottles' over fears of being punished for taking a break

Authored by businessinsider.com

Amazon said it didn't recognize the allegations as an accurate portrayal of its warehouse working conditions.

The author James Bloodworth went undercover at an Amazon warehouse in Staffordshire, UK, for a book on low wages in Britain.

If you worked in an Amazon warehouse and would like to share your horror stories, email in confidence to [email protected]. »

Ketamine has 'fast-acting benefits' for depression

Authored by bbc.com

Ketamine has "shown promise" in the rapid treatment of major depression and suicidal thoughts, a US study says.

The study found use of the drug via a nasal spray led to "significant" improvements in depressive symptoms in the first 24 hours.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists said it was a "significant" study that brought the drug "a step closer to being prescribed on the NHS". »

Canada's Liberal party considers decriminalization of all illicit drugs

Authored by theguardian.com
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Earlier this year, Canada’s New Democratic Party became the first major political party in Canada to officially champion the idea.

Weeks later the city of Vancouver recommended that the federal government immediately decriminalise personal possession of illicit drugs.

Trudeau, who leads the party, has repeatedly said his government is not considering legalising any other drugs besides marijuana. »