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Gallup: Nearly 60% in U.S. feel 'major' police reforms needed
A Gallup survey Wednesday shows that most Americans feel U.S. law enforcement needs major changes, but few favor doing completely away with police departments.
Bird brain scientists find link between chicken behavior and epigenetics
"Bird-brain" is a term used to describe someone scatty, indecisive, forgetful. But in an innovative new study published in Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology—Part D: Genomics and Proteomics , researchers found...
Even if you want to, you can't ignore how people look or sound
Your perceptions of someone you just met are influenced in part by what they look like and how they sound.
Research confirms creativity is key for both arts and science
International expert in creativity and innovation, UniSA's Professor David Cropley, is calling for Australian schools and universities to increase their emphasis on teaching creativity, as new research shows it is...
Aussie student in landmark climate change lawsuit against government
An Australian student is suing the government for failing to disclose climate change risks to investors in sovereign bonds, in what lawyers believe is the first case of its kind.
Next generation of wearable devices will stay charged longer and track movements better
What if your belt did more than hold up your pants? What if it also listened to your FitBit, smart glasses, and smart jewelry to better recognize what activities you...
Look: Orlando Bloom gets tattoo tribute after dog Mighty's death
Orlando Bloom unveiled a tattoo in honor of Mighty, his dog with Katy Perry, while announcing the pup's death.
COVID-19: Sniffer dogs to the rescue?
Can specially trained dogs be used for coronavirus screening? A research team in northeastern France is investigating the premise that the canine sense of smell can help prevent the emergence...
People ‘fly to quality’ news on social sites when faced with uncertainty
When information becomes a matter of life or death or is key to navigating economic uncertainty, as it has during the COVID-19 pandemic, it appears people turn to tried and...
Even if you want to, you can't ignore how people look or sound
Your perceptions of someone you just met are influenced in part by what they look like and how they sound. But can you ignore how someone looks or how they...
Canadian dads are doing more at home than before the coronavirus pandemic
Over the past few months, everyday housework, like cooking and washing dishes, has multiplied and most parents have become responsible for teaching their kids. Given the uneven distribution of these...
Scientists identify new methylation site on P53 guided by structure of MLL2 complex
Lysine methylation is one of the most important covalent modifications involved in diverse cellular processes. Methylation of histone H3 Lys4 (H3K4), predominantly associated with actively transcribed genes, is mainly mediated...
Twitter says it will crack down on tweets involving conspiracy theory group QAnon
Twitter Inc. said Tuesday it would permanently suspend accounts that violate its policies while tweeting about QAnon, a fringe group that claims "deep-state" traitors are plotting against U.S. President Donald...
Editorial: Los Angeles has a coronavirus leadership crisis
The structure of county and city government has left an accountability gap when it comes to the coronavirus crisis. That needs to change.
Former university student pleads guilty to neo-Nazi swatting conspiracy
A former Old Dominion University student who targeted his school with fake bomb threats has pleaded guilty to a swatting conspiracy that included the leader of a neo-Nazi organization.
Reopening plans at UC Berkeley, other campuses fall apart amid coronavirus surge
Plans to begin the fall semester with some in-person classes are being shelved at UC Berkeley, UC Merced, Pomona, Occidental and other schools.
Women, parents of young kids have more mental distress in COVID-19 lockdown
Complaints of mental distress rose by nearly 10% in Britain in April during the early weeks of COVID-19 lockdown, particularly in women, parents of young children and older adults, according...
Getting high with strangers on Zoom didn't sound like fun. Then I did it
Original launch plans stymied, local cannabis brand Drew Martin turns to Zoom smoke-ins.
Humans owe our evolutionary success to friendship
Our ability to show each other compassion could be the quality that has kept humans alive for so long. (Photo by Helena Lopes on Unsplash/)The following is an excerpt adapted from SURVIVAL...
ER docs face anxiety, stress amid coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has left many U.S. emergency doctors with high levels of anxiety and emotional exhaustion, a new study finds.
The rise of anti-Asian hate crime during the COVID-19 pandemic
Under the Hate Crime Statistic Act, hate crimes are defined as "crimes that manifest evidence of prejudice based on race, gender and gender identity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or ethnicity."...
Ontario autism services waitlist grew to 27,600 children in 2019-2020: FAO
Ontario's fiscal watchdog says the waitlist for child autism services in the province grew to 27,600 children last year. The Financial Accountability Officer (FAO) says the increase came as the...
AMA holding 'confidence vote' on Shandro as doctors' battle with health minister escalates
The Alberta Medical Association is asking its members to vote on whether or not they have confidence in Health Minister Tyler Shandro’s ability to work with them as the relationship...
Seoul National University students accuse faculty of money laundering
Students at Seoul National University are calling for justice following revelations professors at the top-ranked South Korean school seized scholarships intended for graduate students.
Three student in 3 countries share in ‘Postcards From Here’ series
This is part of a series called Postcards From Here, in which Harvard undergraduates talk about the changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Jaidyn Probst ’23 Hometown: Redwood Falls, Minn. Concentration: Cognitive Neuroscience and Evolutionary...
J. Cole confirms he has two sons in new essay
"Snow on tha Bluff" rapper J. Cole confirmed he is a father in an essay about his two passions: basketball and rap.
Look: Netflix teases Kenny Ortega's series 'Julie and the Phantoms'
"Julie and the Phantoms," a musical series starring Madison Reyes, Charlie Gillespie, Jeremy Shada and Owen Patrick Joyner, will premiere Sept. 10.
China vows 'consequences' for Britain for suspending Hong Kong treaty
A Chinese ambassador sharply criticized British leaders on Tuesday for interfering in Beijing's affairs by suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong.