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Where do we draw the line between life and death?
You’d think that it would be simple to determine if someone is dead. But making the call can be fraught, especially when there are cultural, religious and legal definitions of death that...
Experiments reveal why human-like robots elicit uncanny feelings
Experiments reveal a dynamic process that leads to the uncanny valley, with implications for both the design of robots and for understanding how we perceive one another as humans.
Schools in L.A. County will not be allowed to fully reopen until at least November
No school in L.A. County will be allowed to reopen until at least November, but all campuses can host small in-person classes for students with special needs as long as...
Granderson: Trump rewards NFL owners' support with COVID-19 response that emptied stadiums
Donald Trump has repeatedly told athletes and leagues to stick to sports, but he has not hesitated to marry sports and politics for his own goals.
Colors evoke similar feelings around the world
People all over the world associate colors with emotions. In fact, people from different parts of the world often associate the same colors with the same emotions. This was the...
$14M for mental health and addictions services, Ford announces today
The provincial government is spending about $14 million to increase mental health and addictions services across Ontario.
Losing a pet can affect children’s mental health, study finds
The death of a family pet can trigger a sense of grief in children that is profound and prolonged, and can potentially lead to subsequent mental health issues, according to a new...
Judge bars defiant Los Angeles megachurch from holding indoor services
Grace Community Church in Los Angeles' Sun Valley neighborhood draws thousands of worshippers, most of whom do not wear masks or socially distance.
Watch: Police chase confused raccoon through Florida home
Police in Florida said they responded to a home to help eject an unusual "masked intruder" -- a lost and confused raccoon.
Cyberattacks from China, Iran, Russia target U.S. presidential election
Microsoft said Thursday it's detected an increase in cyberattacks related to the November presidential election coming from China, Iran and Russia.
Jessica Chastain to play Tammy Wynette in TV limited series
Jessica Chastain has signed on to play country music star Tammy Wynette in a Spectrum Originals/Paramount Network limited series called "George & Tammy."
Systematic approach crucial for person-centred care
Systematic efforts and a clear structure are decisive factors in the transition to person-centred health care. A new study reflects what is now a decade of experience and research in...
Twitter to label or remove tweets that try to undermine election
Twitter said Thursday that it will label or remove false or misleading information intended to undermine public confidence in the U.S. election or other civic processes.
CAMH's new campaign tackles discomfort of talking about suicide
The goal of a new campaign from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is to normalize talking about suicide both for the hospital as a research institution, but also among...
Binge-drinkers' brains have to work harder to feel empathy for others
New research shows that binge-drinkers' brains have to put more effort into trying to feel empathy for other people in pain.
DoD to start live fighter trials with AI pilots by 2024, Esper says
The Pentagon plans to conduct live trials pitting tactical aircraft controlled by artificial intelligence against human pilots, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said this week.
Escaped king cobra visits Netherlands gym
Employees at a gym in the Netherlands received a scare Thursday morning when an 8-foot king cobra showed up right outside the building.
Addicted to the sun? Research shows it's in your genes
Sun-seeking behavior is linked to genes involved in addiction, behavioral and personality traits and brain function, according to a study of more than 260,000 people.
Loss of a pet can potentially trigger mental health issues in children
The death of a family pet can trigger a sense of grief in children that is profound and prolonged, and can potentially lead to subsequent mental health issues.
Pew Research poll: Most low-income U.S. parents say children face tech obstacles
A majority of low-income parents face technology challenges to remote learning, a new Pew Research Center survey shows.
Senate Democrats block GOP coronavirus plan that lacked stimulus checks as hopes fade for relief deal
Another round of coronavirus stimulus checks for Americans and renewal of enhanced unemployment benefits appear to be a long-shot on Capitol Hill.
Weight stigma predicts emotional distress and binge eating during COVID-19
New research shows that young adults who experienced weight stigma before the pandemic have higher levels of depressive symptoms, stress, eating as a coping strategy, and are more likely to...
Structural basis of transcription-translation coupling
In bacteria, transcription and translation are coupled processes in which the movement of RNA polymerase (RNAP)–synthesizing messenger RNA (mRNA) is coordinated with the movement of the first ribosome-translating mRNA. Coupling...
Emotion vocabulary reflects state of well-being
The vast way in which you describe your emotions can reveal your lived experience and wellness status.
Treasury sanctions Ukrainian lawmaker, 3 others over election interference
The U.S. Treasury on Thursday designated four people, including a pro-Russian Ukrainian who promoted false allegations against Joe Biden, for sanctions linked to attempted election interference.
Trevor Noah condemns Trump's move to downplay COVID-19: 'He's a con man'
"You didn't want to create a panic? So what did you want? For people to very calmly be dying in the streets?" Trevor Noah said of Trump minimizing COVID-19.
Improving The Use Of Social Media For Disaster Management
There has been a significant increase in the use of social media to share updates, seek help and report emergencies during a disaster. Algorithms keeping track of social media posts...
How deaf and hearing people watch sign language
A recent study has shown that readers' eye gaze behaviors are strong indicators of words that are unexpected, new, or difficult to understand. The study explores the unknown qualities of...