Alicia Furlan, University of Pittsburgh

They are incredibly popular, forming their own subsection of YouTube. But what is it about the genre that has attracted so many viewers?

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

Social media stories are awash with various images that correspond to users’ names. But where do these entertaining photos come from?

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

The videos are more than just dances and lip syncing challenges — the app is changing how we find music, and even affecting the music charts.

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

Many of us remember the viral sensation. What most don’t know are the consequences of this teenager’s overnight infamy.

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

Chances are, you probably didn’t know who created the ‘Renegade’ dance a few weeks ago.

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

The viral meme had everyone reaching for their cleaning supplies, even though science didn’t back up the internet’s wild claims.

Nola Hynes Brody, University of Houston-Victoria

Despite what major news outlets claim, condom snorting isn’t popular amongst teens.