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Angels star Mike Trout to play in 2020 season despite coronavirus concerns
Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout, who was initially hesitant about MLB's plan to play amid the coronavirus pandemic, said he will compete in the 2020 season.
Brain builds and uses maps of social networks, physical space, in the same way
Even in these social-distanced days, we keep in our heads a map of our relationships with other people: family, friends, coworkers and how they relate to each other. New research...
Twitter data reveals global communication network
Twitter mentions show distinct community structure patterns resulting from communication preferences of individuals affected by physical distance between users and commonalities, such as shared language and history. While previous investigations...
Ex-Steelers Pro Bowler, NCAA wrestling champ Carlton Haselrig dies
Carlton Haselrig, a former Pro Bowl offensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers and NCAA wrestling champion, died Wednesday. He was 54.
Derek Fisher talks WNBA restart, Candace Parker and Kobe Bryant, women's hoop champion
The Sparks have Orlando bubble championship designs. They also have a responsibility to social justice in their community, says their coach Derek Fisher in an exclusive interview.
This pattern changes as it gets closer to your face
This image is clearly made of squares. Wait! No—pentagons! (PopSci/)We know you are bored at home right now—we are too. Here are some puzzles and brainteasers to challenge your family and friends with,...
Can social unrest, riot dynamics be modeled?
Episodes of social unrest rippled throughout Chile in 2019. Researchers specializing in economics, mathematics and physics in Chile and the U.K. banded together to explore the surprising social dynamics people...
Physical stress on the job linked with brain and memory decline in older age
A new study has found that physical stress in one's job may be associated with faster brain aging and poorer memory.
Research explores the link between wages, school and cognitive ability in South Africa
Studies through the decades have linked higher wages to education, with the greatest returns in developing countries. However, the correlation between higher wages and education doesn't always account for an...
Scientists observe learning processes online in the brain
Stimulating the fingertip rhythmically for a sustained period of time, markedly improves touch sensitivity of this finger. A research team analyzed the impact of this process in the brain. Using...
High school athletes require longer recovery following concussions
High school athletes sustaining a concussion require careful attention when determining return-to-sport (RTS) readiness. The purpose of this study was to determine epidemiological and RTS data of a large cohort...
Insight into toddlers' awareness of their own uncertainty
Toddlers may not be able to describe their feelings of uncertainty, but a new study provides evidence that toddlers may experience and deal with uncertainty in decision making in the...
Advancing knowledge on archaea
An open-source data platform for researchers studying archaea is paving the way for new insights and educational opportunities.
Legal marijuana may be slowing reductions in teen marijuana use
A longitudinal study of more than 230 teens and young adults in Washington state finds that teens may be more likely to use marijuana following legalization - with the proliferation...
Watch: Bighorn sheep parade through Arizona neighborhood after escaping fire
Residents of an Arizona neighborhood said they were shocked to see a flock of bighorn sheep parading through their neighborhood after being displaced by a wildfire.
Most important task for a PTSD service dog: Disrupting anxiety
Science has shown that service dogs can benefit some veterans with PTSD. But the exact role service dogs play in the day-to-day lives of veterans – and the helpfulness of...
Perceived 'whiteness' of Middle Eastern Americans correlates with discrimination
The perceived 'whiteness' of Americans of Middle Eastern and North African descent is indirectly tied to discrimination against them, and may feed a "negative cycle" in which public awareness of...
Gender differences in prosecution of police assault in Sweden
In Sweden, prosecutors randomly assigned to cases of police assault are sixteen percentage points more likely to investigate rather than dismiss the case if they are female, according to a...
Parents rush to hire tutors and create learning pods. But not everyone has options
Frantic parents with resources are rushing to hire tutors and form learning pods to bring distance learning to their homes and backyards amid coronavirus school closures.
Lawyers' group files professional ethics complaint against A.G. Barr
More than two dozen Washington D.C. lawyers on Wednesday filed an ethics complaint against U.S. Attorney General William Barr, accusing him of violating his professional obligations as a member of...
U.S., China envoys meet in South Korea amid high tensions
The top U.S. and Chinese envoys to South Korea held a rare meeting to discuss topics of bilateral concern in Seoul.
United Nations experts call on Iran to release activist with COVID-19
A group of 16 United Nations human rights experts called on Iran Wednesday to release activist Narges Mohammadi who they believe has contracted the coronavirus while in a Tehran prison.
Look: One Direction teases 10th anniversary celebrations
One Direction returned to social media ahead of its 10th anniversary, fueling reunion rumors among fans.
Watch live: Lawmakers discuss preparations for November elections
Lawmakers in the Senate convened Wednesday to discuss preparations for the general election in November, which is now a little more than three months away.
Hilary Duff has 'high hopes' for 'Lizzie McGuire' reboot
Hilary Duff said conversations about the "Lizzie McGuire" revival are "very much" still happening.
Megan Fox says Machine Gun Kelly is her 'twin flame'
Megan Fox recalled her instant connection with Machine Gun Kelly in their first interview as a couple.
Rosario Dawson, Retta to host women's suffrage podcast
Rosario Dawson and Retta are teaming up to co-host a history-driven podcast series that will feature untold stories of the women's suffrage movement.
Mapping the brain’s sensory gatekeeper
Many people with autism experience sensory hypersensitivity, attention deficits, and sleep disruption. One brain region that has been implicated in these symptoms is the thalamic reticular nucleus (TRN), which is believed to act...