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Heavy TV and computer use impacts children's academic results
Grade 3 students who watch more than two hours of TV daily or spend more than one hour a day on a computer experience a decline in academic results two...
Watch: Dog stranded by COVID reunited with Australian family 5 months later
A dachshund left behind in the United States when her owners had to fly home to Australia amid the COVID-19 pandemic was reunited with her family after five months and...
Cyberbullying less common in teens that feel loved, supported, study finds
Cyberbullying is less common among teens who feel loved and supported by their parents, new research shows.
Study examines the benefits of virtual stroke rehabilitation programs
While virtual medical and rehabilitation appointments seemed novel when COVID-19 first appeared, they now seem to be part of the new norm and might be paving the way to the...
Paper ballots, risk-limiting audits can help defend elections and democracy, study finds
With just over two months before the 2020 election, three professors at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business offer a comprehensive review of how other nations are seeking to...
Gut microbiome composition is associated with age and memory performance in pet dogs
Our gut microbiota can crucially influence our behavior and neurodevelopment. New research from the Ethology Department at the Faculty of Science at Eötvös Loránd University indicates that dogs' aging mechanism...
John Boyega says diverse 'Star Wars' characters were 'pushed to the side'
John Boyega discussed Finn's treatment in the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy and how his experience with the franchise was dictated by his race.
Study sheds light on brain mechanism activated by uncertainty
A new study examined the brain's reactions in conditions of uncertainty and stressful conflict in an environment of risks and opportunities. The researchers identified the areas of the brain responsible...
Shaken and stirred: The relation between stress and alcohol
There are many unknowns with the COVID-19 pandemic, but people’s relationship with alcohol and rationale for drinking seem to be consistent. Julia Chester, professor of psychological sciences at Purdue University,...
Paper ballots, risk-limiting audits can help defend elections and democracy, study finds
With just over two months before the 2020 election, three professors at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business offer a comprehensive review of how other nations are seeking to protect their...
Watch: Teens ask to be heard in new Netflix series 'Grand Army'
"Grand Army," a new teen drama starring Odley Jean, Amalia Yoo, Amir Bageria, Maliq Johnson and Odessa A'Zion, will premiere Oct. 16.
Keeping the beat – it’s all in your brain News
How do people coordinate their actions with the sounds they hear? This basic ability, which allows people to cross the street safely while hearing oncoming traffic, dance to new music...
What’s different about recent athlete protests?
There’s nothing new about political protest in sports, but the recent athlete-led game boycotts or strikes following the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, seemed to set a new...
Keeping the beat: It's all in your brain
How do people coordinate their actions with the sounds they hear? This basic ability, which allows people to cross the street safely while hearing oncoming traffic, dance to new music...
Teens who think their parents are loving are less likely to be cyberbullies
Adolescents who perceive their parents to be loving and supportive are less likely to engage in cyberbullying, according to a new study.
Demi Lovato credits career, success to Black women
Demi Lovato acknowledged the impact Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and other people of color have had on her music.
Study shows positive impact of retaking the SAT on college enrollment outcomes
Sitting for the SAT college admissions test a second time leads to higher scores, a boon to high school students applying to four-year college programs according to research this year...
Bathtub trays that will keep you entertained and relaxed
A place to put your book or drink. (Nik Owens via Unsplash/)Taking a bath is a wonderful way to destress after a long day. Whether you just need a quick soak or...
Finding the right emotional 'match' makes for better business relationships
When it comes to creating successful business interactions, exchanges between buyers and sellers with similar emotional abilities may lead to more lucrative outcomes than an animated or ambitious employee alone.
Lala Kent expecting first child with Randall Emmett
Lala Kent said she's "so excited" to be expecting her first child with her fiancé, Randall Emmett.
Gallup poll: Far fewer Americans now satisfied with workplace safety
A result of the COVID-19 pandemic, far fewer U.S. workers feel satisfied with their personal health and safety at work, a new Gallup survey showed Wednesday.
Black Canadians hit hard by COVID-19, new national study shows
COVID-19 is taking a toll on Black Canadians, who are more likely than other Canadians to seek treatment, be hospitalized or face financial hardship, a new study co-authored by an...
Scriptures rarely a significant motivating factor behind violence, say researchers
Many people misunderstand the relationship between religion, scripture and violence, a new book argues. Some people worry that scriptures such as the Qur'an and the Bible fan the flames of...
What happens when a Quebec student tests positive for COVID-19?
Isolation procedures are determined on a case-by-case basis, the provincial government says.
Khmer Rouge prison chief Comrade Duch dies
Khmer Rouge's prison chief known as Comrade Duch who was found guilty of committing war crimes has died in prison at the age of 77, officials said.
Two escaped Tennessee inmates captured; third remains at large
U.S. Marshals have captured two of three men who escaped from a Tennessee jail over the weekend, authorities said, as a manhunt continues for the third.
Mark Mothersbaugh nearly died from COVID-19. FaceTiming with his family kept him alive
Devo cofounder Mark Mothersbaugh spent weeks in Cedars-Sinai hospital, hooked up to a ventilator, his mind wracked by violent hallucinations.
Mark Mothersbaugh nearly died from COVID-19. FaceTiming with his family kept him alive
Devo cofounder Mark Mothersbaugh spent weeks in Cedars-Sinai hospital, hooked up to a ventilator, his mind wracked by violent hallucinations.