Words like demure, brat, brain rot, and pookie gained popularity in 2024, influenced by social media and cultural shifts.

This is the year in micro news, an attempt to burst your algorithmic bubble and remind you of everything you already forgot ...

In 2024, everyone became obsessed with being “very mindful” of their actions and acting “very cutesy” or “very demure.” The ...

Instead of viewing chaotic online humor as a problem to solve, educators should embrace it as an opportunity to connect.

The conversation on brain health has been growing in recent years, and 2024 was no exception. This year brought significant highlights, including increased investment in brain capital (also known ...

Today, Walden Pond, outside of Boston, is one of the surest places one can visit to alleviate brain rot. You can swim in the cool reflective water, stare at the swaying trees, wander along the muddy ...

From university students losing themselves in meme pages during finals season to office workers sneaking in YouTube sessions during work hours, brain rot has quietly infiltrated every aspect of ...

social media—where brain rot manifests most prominently—has played a significant role in the phrase’s popularity. Memes about ‘rotting brains’, humorous TikTok skits parodying endless ...

The term is often used to indicate someone is losing touch with reality, with The New York Times reporting signs of brain rot can include the use of internet slang or meme references into everyday ...