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The tale of Snow White and what the various versions mean to us
Walt Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” was released as the first feature-length animated film in 1937, and decades later, the musical fantasy based on a Grimm Brothers fairy tale about...
Principles to enhance research integrity and avoid 'publish or perish' in academia
Amid growing criticism of the traditional "publish or perish" system for rewarding academic research, an international team has developed five principles that institutions can follow to measure and reward research...
Watch: Minnesota police use drones to catch nude and topless sunbathers
A Minnesota police department confirmed officers are now using drones to catch people going nude or topless at an area beach.
National abortion study finds out-of-touch labels, knowledge gaps, appetite for moral discussion
To read American polling statistics and social media rhetoric on abortion is to witness a nation evenly, loudly and politically divided, but new research from the University of Notre Dame...
Johnson & Johnson requests early start for COVID-19 vaccine tests
Johnson & Johnson is asking the federal government for an early start of a late-stage clinical trial that's examining a potential COVID-19 vaccine, a company official said Thursday.
Publicizing police killings of unarmed Black people causes emotional trauma
A majority of college students of color show symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder after watching social media videos of unarmed Black men being killed by police, a Rutgers study finds.
Johnson & Johnson asks early start for late-stage COVID-19 vaccine tests
Johnson & Johnson is asking the federal government for an early start of a late-stage clinical trial that's examining a potential COVID-19 vaccine, a company official said Thursday.
A 'feeling' for dementia? New findings on subjectively perceived memory problems
A research team concludes that personal perception can be an important indicator for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease. Scientists report that individuals with subjectively felt memory problems also exhibited...
Quavo, Saweetie say relationship has helped them grow
Migos member Quavo and rapper Saweetie discussed their romance in the August issue of GQ.
Winona Ryder, Vanessa Paradis will not defend Johnny Depp in libel trial
Winona Ryder and Vanessa Paradis will not be called to provide evidence in Johnny Depp's libel trial against British tabloid The Sun.
Uncovering crime patterns using location data
When and where does crime arise in cities? To answer this question, criminologists have previously relied on rather static models. Crime has been linked, for example, to the structure of...
Nick Cannon apologizes to Jewish community after 'hurtful' remarks
Nick Cannon spoke out after being accused of making anti-Semitic comments on his podcast, "Cannon's Class."
Look: Nick Lachey, Vanessa Lachey celebrate 9th wedding anniversary
Nick Lachey and Vanessa Lachey voiced their love and gratitude for each other on their wedding anniversary.
75 years ago, 'Trinity' test ushered in nuclear age, changed the world
The world entered the nuclear age 75 years ago Thursday at a location in the central New Mexico desert where the U.S. government carried out the "Trinity" test, setting off...
Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ rights, Trump: The risks and rewards of corporate activism
Companies and CEOs are increasingly wading into political issues. My latest research suggests that such corporate activism can come with high costs if it doesn't align with the political values...
MIT-BU law clinics help students bring innovations into the world
In 2015, the first of two MIT-Boston University law clinics was formed to provide free legal services to student innovators while giving law students experience working on technology-related legal matters. Several metrics could...
Researchers identify genetic factors that may influence COVID-19 susceptibility
A new study has identified genetic factors that may influence susceptibility to COVID-19. The findings could guide personalized treatment for COVID-19.
75 years ago, 'Trinity' test ushed in nuclear age, changed the world
The world entered the nuclear age 75 years ago Thursday at a location in the central New Mexico desert where the U.S. government carried out the "Trinity" test, setting off...
Watch: Dakota Fanning recalls Tom Cruise celebrating her 11th birthday
Dakota Fanning said her "War of the Worlds" co-star Tom Cruise once threw her a birthday party to remember.
Californians turn anger on each other over second coronavirus shutdown
Californians have expressed anger at politicians and the governor over the pandemic. After a second shutdown, many turned their anger on other Californians for not being careful enough
Top 5 basketball prospect Jonathan Kuminga picks G League over college
Jonathan Kuminga -- a Top 5 high school basketball prospect -- has decided to participate in the NBA G League professional pathway program instead of playing college basketball.
Inmates fight policies that bar clergy from execution chamber
Condemned inmates in Texas and Alabama who want a spiritual adviser with them when they are put to death are challenging prison policies that bar clergy from the execution chamber.
Gallup: Democrats have built 11-point edge on GOP with voters
Since the start of the year, there has been a dramatic shift in Americans' party preference -- swinging from a slight Republican advantage to a significant Democratic edge, a Gallup...
Ex-Canadian football player, Calif. mother sentenced in college admissions scandal
A former Canadian professional football player and a California mother have been sentenced for their involvement in the sprawling college admissions scandal that has resulted in more than 50 people...
Letters to the Editor: LAUSD campuses will stay closed. That's terrible but necessary
Putting students into classrooms will result in more sickness and death. Nothing justifies that.
Ex-Canadian football player, Calif. mother sentenced in college admissions scandal
A former Canadian professional football player and a California mother have been sentenced for their involvement in the sprawling college admissions scandal that has resulted in more than 50 people...
Hotline became lifeline for migrant workers secretly reporting poor conditions on Canadian farms
Advocates for migrant farm workers in Canada say a culture of fear led temporary workers to secretly call a hotline to report poor conditions on their farms during the COVID-19...
Early life stress is associated with youth-onset depression for some types of stress but not others
Examining the association between eight different types of early life stress (ELS) and youth-onset depression, a study reports that individuals exposed to ELS were more likely to develop a major...