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How Gen Z uses the internet to self diagnose and get help

Mashable Tech

Generation Z (born between 1997 and 2012) uses the internet to self-diagnose their own mental health conditions, but not in the ways one might reflexively (or judgmentally) assume. Eight percent intended to see a mental health professional after having made a diagnosis for themselves, based on internet research.

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‘Space junk’ is clogging the atmosphere—and it’s going to make weather forecasts and internet access much worse

Fast Company Tech

If this trend continues, it could have ripple effects for everything from weather tracking and broadband internet access to national defense. Captured by astronaut Don Pettit aboard the International Space Station, this long-exposure photograph showcases Earth’s city lights, the upper atmosphere’s airglow, and streaked stars.

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2022 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

8: Safer Internet Day — #SaferInternetDay. 27: International Polar Bear Day — #PolarBearDay. 8: Safer Internet Day — #SaferInternetDay. 27: International Polar Bear Day — #PolarBearDay. 8: International Women’s Day — #IWD2022. 21: International Day of Forests — #ForestsDay.

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2023 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In addition to the international days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. 7: Safer Internet Day — #SaferInternetDay. 27: International Polar Bear Day — #PolarBearDay. 7: Safer Internet Day — #SaferInternetDay.

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2021 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

9: Safer Internet Day — #SaferInternetDay. 27: International Polar Bear Day — #PolarBearDay. 9: Safer Internet Day — #SaferInternetDay. 27: International Polar Bear Day — #PolarBearDay. 8: International Women’s Day — #IWD2021. 21: International Day of Forests — #ForestsDay.

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UN forms international organization to protect undersea internet cables

TechSpot

The ITU recently announced the formation of a new UN-affiliated agency, the International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience. The organization is tasked with enhancing the resilience of submarine communication cables, a critical component of global telecommunications infrastructure. Read Entire Article

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4 keys to international expansion

TechCrunch

Levin joined Heartcore Capital in 2019 from Global Founders Capital, the billion-dollar VC arm of Rocket Internet, where he was responsible for investments in Canva, Heyjobs, Instarem, Anyfin and others. For background, Rocket Internet has helped launch some very successful businesses internationally, including HelloFresh ($12.9