Television continues to invade the lives of Australian kids, according to a new survey.early 94 per cent of the children, aged between three and 17, watched in excess of one hour
As per a new survey, television continues to invade the lives of Australian kids. Nearly 94 per cent of children, aged between three and 17, watched in excess of one hour of TV a day. This increases to two hours for those over the age of eight.
The data compiled by the Australian Communications and Media Authority showed that although interest in other mediums, such as DVDs, videos and computers, both rose and fell depending on age, kids continued to watch TV at the same participation rates.
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Loud music lovers would turn down the volume or use ear protection if told to do so by a health care expert, suggests a new Vanderbilt study carried out along with MTV.
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On the other hand, computer and Internet use increased with age, with 88 per cent of those aged 15 to 17 admitting using them.
According to Authority's chairman, Chris Chapman, the report provided a "generational snapshot" about technology while also revealing that television was the one enduring medium.
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University of York scientists say that it is possible to recycle waste material from discarded televisions to make them useful for medical purposes.
University of York scientists say that it is possible to recycle waste material from discarded televisions to make them useful for medical purposes.
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American teenagers spend most of their free time glued to their computer screens, right? Not according to a new study.
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