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Secret Mathematical Patterns Revealed in Bach's Music

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Physicists found that the music of Johann Sebastian Bach contains mathematical patterns that help convey information

Virtual Bar Scenes Are a New Tool to Study Why People Commit Crimes in the Heat of the Moment

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Virtual-reality could assist researchers in decoding how emotions spur a decision to commit a crime

Why Writing by Hand Is Better for Memory and Learning

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Engaging the fine motor system to produce letters by hand has positive effects on learning and memory

Flimsy Antiabortion Studies Cited in Case to Ban Mifepristone Are Retracted

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Outside experts found that two studies cited in a federal case on medication abortion had serious design problems and that their authors had undisclosed conflicts of interest

Best cameras for kids 2025 — cheap, quality photos and videos

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These are the best cameras for children interested in photography, shooting videos and content creation, as tested and rated by our experts.

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds': Jess Bush and Martin Quinn talk feeling comfortable in their characters for Season 3 (exclusive)

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'I'm trying to make it as realistic as possible, so that a modern day Scottish person could see themselves in space one day.'

Just 5 minutes a day of these exercises can sharpen your brain as you age

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A recent study found that 'huff-and-puff' movements, like running or lap swimming, were associated with better brain functions including information processing, focusing and multitasking and short-term memory.

State moves to suspend licenses of troubled L.A. nursing home companies

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The seven companies were all cited for errors that led to residents' deaths.

'Chaotic and deeply frightening': Once a global gold standard, U.S. government health guidance is falling apart

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Government-provided health information now comes with disclaimers that the government can't be trusted.

Lopez: A candid take on mortality and the power of friendship

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David Mays, a cancer survivor, is dying — but he's at peace with his fate because he's got friends, love and support.

National suicide prevention hotline plans to stop offering LGBTQ+ youth counseling. Queer advocates in L.A. wonder what's next

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The Trump administration's decision to stop working with the Trevor Project to provide suicide prevention hotline services to LGBTQ+ youth is the latest in a string of setbacks for the...

Ex-eBay employees charged with mailing spiders, cockroaches and pig mask to critics

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Six former eBay employees are facing federal charges after being accused of running a cyberstalking campaign that authorities say went far beyond sending threats.

Tesla's cybertruck draws crowds at Petersen Automotive Museum

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Car and technology enthusiasts gathered at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles to take a sneak peek at Tesla's anticipated cybertruck. Kris Van Cleave reports.

Want to make new friends? Talk about your favorite TV shows online

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New research identifies how watching fictional television series and participating in online forums that are dedicated to the shows can help female audiences express themselves and feel a sense of...

Eye patterns in children: The development of anxiety and emotion

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We now know that anxious children tend to avoid making eye contact, and this has consequences for how they experience fear. New research shows that the shorter and less frequently...

Gender norms are still important for women's choice of college major

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Traditional cultural norms about gendered roles and femininity still matter for women's choice of college major, according to new research. Researcher have shown how long-held cultural norms about femininity may...

Young people with chronic illness more likely to attempt suicide

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Young people between the ages of 15 and 30 living with a chronic illness are three times more likely to attempt suicide than their healthy peers, according to a new...

Older users like to snoop on Facebook, but worried others might snoop on them

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Older adults are drawn to Facebook so they can check out pictures and updates from family and friends, but may resist using the site because they are worried about who...

How particular fear memories can be erased

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Researchers have devised a method to selectively erase particular fear memories by weakening the connections between neurons involved in forming these memories. In their experiments, they found that fear memory...

Morgan Wallen's 'I'm the Problem' tops album chart for 8th week

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Morgan Wallen's "I'm the Problem" is the No. 1 album in the U.S. for an eighth week. Wallen's "One Thing at a Time" and "Dangerous" also made the Top 10.

U.S. revokes visa of Brazilian judge overseeing Bolsonaro case

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The U.S. visa of the Brazilian judge overseeing the prosecution of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was revoked after Trump called it a "witch hunt."

Vehicle strikes crowd in Southern California, injuring 30

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A driver plowed through a crowd in East Hollywood in California early Saturday, injuring 30 people, in an incident that appears to be intentional, police said.

Ukraine’s Zelensky seeks cease-fire meeting next week

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants cease-fire negotiations next week and would be willing to meet directly and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Why do cats love concrete slabs? A vet explains.

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If you’re scrolling on Instagram, TikTok, or the more specific sub genre #CatTok you may have come across some interesting feline behavior as of late: Numerous videos of excited cat owners presenting their...

Science reveals dogs’ favorite type of TV

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At the end of a long day, many of us humans unwind with an episode of a favorite TV show. If you’ve got a dog at home, you might have wondered if...

Dark Age detoxes sometimes resembled TikTok health trends

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There are countless so-called wellness tips permeating platforms like TikTok on any given day. And while many are little better than pseudoscience, some treatments like acupuncture are based on legitimate medicinal practices dating...

Ye continues to sound off after alleging sex acts with a male cousin. But this time it's about his kids

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First Ye, f.k.a. Kanye West, reveals alleged childhood sex acts with a younger male cousin. Then he complains again about not being allowed to raise his children.

Lopez: In Pico Rivera senior league, where love of the game never gets old, softball is 'better than medicine'

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Six teams of softball players from 50 to 80-plus square off weekly in Pico Rivera.