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Australian couple win the lottery and have a baby in the same day
An Australian man said he is feeling lucky after winning a lottery jackpot of more than $70,000 and becoming a father on the same day.
'SoundWear' a heads-up sound augmentation gadget helps expand children's play experience
Researchers designed a wearable bracelet using sound augmentation to leverage play benefits by employing digital technology. The research team also investigated how sound influences children's play experiences according to their...
Tendency to select targeted retirement fund ending in zero may impact wealth
New research shows that selecting a targeted retirement fund that ends in a zero could negatively impact your retirement savings. The study identified a ''zero bias'' or tendency for individuals...
Afghan government says talks with Taliban will start in a week, along with prisoner swap
The Afghan government announced Tuesday that its peace talks with the Taliban will start in a week, along with a prisoner swap.
Further evidence World Trade Center responders are at risk for dementia
New studies indicate that World Trade Center (WTC) first responders are at risk for developing dementia.
Survey results: Having a higher purpose promotes happiness, lowers stress
Having a personal higher purpose promotes well-being, more happiness and even lower stress from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to findings from a new survey by two Washington University in St....
MTV 'True Life' star Charlie Balducci, dead at 44
Charlie Balducci, who appeared on MTV reality series "True Life," has died at the age of 44.
Misha Collins, Michael Sheen to raise funds for people experiencing homelessness
"Supernatural" actor Misha Collins and "Good Omens" star Michael Sheen launched the Super Good campaign for people experiencing homelessness.
Church services move to California beaches, sparking fears of coronavirus outbreaks
Huntington Beach and Cardiff State Beach in San Diego County have both seen large outdoor church gatherings, alarming public health officials.
Lily Allen celebrates one year of sobriety: 'So grateful'
"Lost My Mind" singer Lily Allen voiced her gratitude while celebrating one year "completely sober."
Many students with the potential to excel in STEM fields struggle in school
Students who have the kinds of talent scientists and engineers need to solve problems by visualizing how objects could be rotated, combined or changed in three dimensions often struggle at...
AG William Barr denounces violent protests, Democrats at House hearing
Attorney General William Barr appeared in Congress Tuesday in a long-awaited appearance to testify about his leadership of the Justice Department and answer criticisms on issues like politicizing the department.
Concussion increases odds for brain conditions, study shows
People with a history of concussion may face increased risks of certain psychological and neurological conditions, a large new study suggests.
Looking into the black box of deep learning
Deep learning systems are revolutionizing technology around us, from voice recognition that pairs you with your phone to autonomous vehicles that are increasingly able to see and recognize obstacles ahead....
Four more Marlins players test positive for the coronavirus, bringing the total to 15
Four more players on the Miami Marlins have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Eleven others had been previously reported.
Michael Kopech files for divorce from Vanessa Morgan amid her pregnancy
Michael Kopech filed for divorce from "Riverdale" star Vanessa Morgan just days after the actress announced her pregnancy.
U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe to host HBO talk show
Women's soccer star Megan Rapinoe will host "Seeing America With Megan Rapinoe" on Saturday on HBO and talk with with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, among others, about cultural challenges in the...
How the brain performs complex computations
While doing a postdoc about 15 years ago, Ila Fiete began searching for faculty jobs in computational neuroscience — a field that uses mathematical tools to investigate brain function. However,...
Science publishing has opened up during the coronavirus pandemic. It won't be easy to keep it that way
Scientific publishing is not known for moving rapidly. In normal times, publishing new research can take months, if not years. Researchers prepare a first version of a paper on new...
Owe the IRS? No problem, some Americans say
A new study shows the surprising way that many American taxpayers adjust their standard of living when they owe money to the IRS versus when they receive tax refunds.
Gallup: 65% in U.S. support protests after George Floyd's death
About two-thirds of Americans say they support the nationwide protests that came after the death of George Floyd in May and half say they feel connected to the cause, a...
Pro Bowl LB Dont'a Hightower becomes fifth Patriots player to opt out of NFL season
Pro Bowl linebacker Dont'a Hightower on Tuesday became the fifth New England Patriots player to opt out of the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Tendency to select targeted retirement fund ending in zero may impact wealth
New research shows that selecting a targeted retirement fund that ends in a zero could negatively impact your retirement savings.
Racist stereotyping of Asians as good at math masks inequities and harms students
Some people stereotype Asian students as the "model minority" in math achievement: they generalize attributes of a so-called "minority" (racialized) community in a way that just perpetuates racism disguised as...
Why hate crime perceptions vary among the general populace
A team of researchers from the University of Groningen and the University of Maryland has looked into the question of why people learning of hate crimes react to them differently....
COVID-19 can affect pets
Social distancing applies to pets as well as humans in households with positive cases of COVID-19. Confirmed cases of pets infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, are being...
COVID-19 risks for kids are low, must be balanced against cost of being out of school, doctors say
Most studies examining kids and COVID-19 are trying to answer two questions: What is the likelihood of children getting the infection? And what is the likelihood of them spreading it?...
Letters to the Editor: Want more COVID-19 tests? Let pharmacists do them
Pharmacists are our most accessible healthcare professionals, yet they're prevented from testing for COVID-19. That has to change.