I mentioned that I was researching selfie deaths to a younger friend. One brow raised, and the other furled in confusion. They said, "What?" I explained that people had died trying to capture a ...

In an age dominated by smartphones and social media, the selfie has emerged as a ubiquitous form of self-expression. From celebrities to everyday individuals, people around the world partake in the ...

In just a few years, selfies have become ubiquitous. The term was even added to the Oxford English dictionary in 2013. As the popularity of selfies has soared, it has taken some time for scientific ...

From the Oxford Dictionaries word of the year to the Selfie Olympics, it’s clear that smart-phone and digital camera self-portraits—or ‘selfies’—are something of a cultural touchstone. We’ve seen ...