Oxford University Press said the phrase "brain rot" gained "new prominence in 2024," with its frequency of use increasing 230% from the year before.

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Just as it has in years past, Oxford University Press said it again enlisted the public’s help in choosing its word. More than 37,000 people voted this year.

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It’s what happens when you consume too much low-quality online content, which is like junk food for the brain,” Dr. Andreana ...

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Other Scottish words that have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary include 'hoaching', 'beamer', and 'well-fired'.

Doctors explain how consuming digital ‘junk food’ on social media can affect brain development and whether ‘brain rot’ is real.

Oxford University has used a similar system to oversee the Press since the 17th century. The university became involved in the print trade around 1480, and grew into a major printer of Bibles ...

Oxford University Press South Africa has rolled out a mobile library trolley initiative to help boost literacy.

Scrolling through silly or nonsensical social media posts can have an unofficial side effect: "brain rot." Why it matters: It's a phrase Oxford University Press said "gained new prominence in 2024 ...