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UK under-16 social media ban raises science access concerns

Original: Looming social media ban for under-16s in UK sparks debate on accessing science online

The UK's planned ban on social media for under-16s is prompting debate about how young people would still be able to access science content online. Commentators, including science communicators, are questioning whether restrictions aimed at protecting children could also cut them off from educational material, and what alternatives might be needed.

Why now: The proposed under-16 ban is imminent and scientists are worried about its unintended impact on young people's access to science education.

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