Social media users in the UK are becoming less active on tech platforms due to the rise of video apps and fears that posts could come back to haunt them, according to a new study. Conducted by Ofcom, the the independent regulatory and competition authority for the UK's communications industries, the study found that just under half of adult social media users (49%) now post, share or comment compared with 61% in 2024. The proportion exploring new websites has also fallen, from 70% to 56%. One social media expert told the BBC the trend may reflect a shift toward what he described as "digital self-preservation," with users moving to smaller, more private spaces such as group chats and direct messages.

  Sunday, April 19, 1:30, Risha Gorig | The Journey at Prospect Park’s Boathouse The Journey depicts a flock of neon-pink kinetic birds suspended 15 feet in the air, wings catching and releasing with the wind. The work deploys allegory and ingenious engineering in equal measure, conjuring the act of migration as both literal phenomenon and lived condition.The installation is a reminder that destination may change, but the search for sanctuary is a universal experience. During s...