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

The government has announced that the UK ban on under-16s using social media platforms will start in March 2027. Tech companies will be required to implement tougher age checks as part the process. While the government seeks to protect children from harm, the move has science communicators who post educational videos on platforms like YouTube and TikTok worried, as they fear it will restrict young people’s access to science.