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Ohio priest indicted on federal child pornography, exploitation charges
A federal grand jury indicted a suburban Cleveland Catholic priest on multiple charges of possession of child pornography and child exploitation.
Dozens of University of Washington fraternity members positive for COVID-19
Dozens of University of Washington students living in fraternity houses have tested positive for COVID-19, raising concerns about the risks universities will face when students return in the fall.
Resharing videos of violence against Black people can spark more trauma
A mural in Minneapolis, Minnesota, made by community artists, commemorates George Floyd, who was killed while being restrained by city police officers in May. Video of his death, taken primarily by a teenager,...
Implicit bias against women: Men more likely than women to be seen as brilliant
Men are more likely than are women to be seen as ''brilliant,'' finds a new study measuring global perceptions linked to gender. The work concludes that these stereotyped views are...
Column: Hey, Hollywood, we could use a snappy 'wear the damn mask' campaign right now
Los Angeles, you're the home of showbiz. Can't some creative entertainment whiz come up with messaging that will convince people to mask up?
How Run the World's young female influencers found hope in music and one another
Run the World, a new pop group made up of young influencers, released their debut song, 'Rainbow,' to give children hope amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The sixth sense of animals: An early warning system for earthquakes?
Even today, nobody can reliably predict when and where an earthquake will occur. However, eyewitnesses have repeatedly reported that animals behave unusually before an earthquake. In an international cooperation project,...
Three safe ways to enjoy fireworks during a pandemic
Some cities will have special fireworks displays for the pandemic with a three-mile-radius viewing range. (Alexander Popov/Unsplash/)Follow all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage here, including a tutorial on making your own mask, a guide...
Boris Johnson's newt-counting claim questioned
The PM is accused of inventing an allegation that wildlife rules are holding back house-building.
Sports are coming back–but there's more at stake than who wins or loses
When major sports leagues and events shut down or were postponed earlier this year, the move was a powerful message for many that the COVID-19 pandemic needed to be taken...
Californians are losing their fear of the coronavirus, setting the stage for disaster
The public has become more accustomed to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the virus no less infectious now than it was in the winter.
Californians are losing their fear of the coronavirus, setting the stage for disaster
The public has become more accustomed to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the virus no less infectious now than it was in the winter.
UPI News Quiz: COVID-19 drugs, Cam Newton, PPE, 'The Crown'
COVID-19 drugs, Cam Newton, PPE, 'The Crown' -- how well did you follow the headlines this week? Test your knowledge with the UPI News Quiz for July 3, 2020.
Joey Chestnut: COVID-19 changes to hot dog contest 'a trade-off'
Joey Chestnut, the top-rated competitor in Major League Eating, said the coronavirus-mandated changes to this year's Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York offer a "trade-off" of advantages...
Infant sleep problems can signal mental disorders in adolescents
Specific sleep problems among babies and very young children can be linked to mental disorders in adolescents, a new study has found.
Two-player games that are genuinely fun
Only two people? No problem. (Jaciel Melnik via Unsplash/)The world of tabletop games can be intimidating, with so many choices that seem tailored to larger groups. While many of them can be...
Prospective teachers misperceive Black children as angry
New research finds that prospective teachers appear more likely to misperceive Black children as angry than white children, which may undermine the education of Black youth.
Couple's argument leads to $177,777 lottery jackpot
A Virginia woman said an argument with her boyfriend turned out to be a lucrative disagreement when it led to winning a $177,777 lottery jackpot.
In Photos: Audra McDonald turns 40: a look back
Six-time Tony Award-winning actress and singer Audra McDonald, starring soon in the biopic, "Respect," celebrates her 40th birthday on July 3, 2020. Here's a look back at her career.
How old is your dog in human years? New method better than 'multiply by 7'
How old is your tail-wagging bundle of joy in human years? According to the well-known ''rule of paw,'' one dog year is the equivalent of 7 years. Now scientists say...
Scientists develop better way to measure, translate dog years
Scientists have developed a better way to measure the aging process in dogs and more precisely convert dog age to human years.
NBA says nine players tested positive for coronavirus last week
The NBA on Thursday said an additional nine players tested positive for the coronavirus last week and that 25 of 351 players have tested positive since June 23.
Jeffrey Epstein friend Ghislaine Maxwell arrested, charged with enticing minors into sex
Ghislaine Maxwell, a close friend and associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested Thursday and charged by U.S. officials with aiding him in the sexual abuse of minor...
USC reverses robust fall reopening plans, asks students to stay home for online classes
Only 10 to 20% of classes will be offered in person and on campus, reversing USC's original decision to reopen for the fall semester.
Prospective teachers misperceive Black children as angry
Prospective teachers appear more likely to misperceive Black children as angry than white children, which may undermine the education of Black youth, according to new research published by the American...
Researchers examine refugee children's academic, social, and emotional learning outcomes
Researchers at Global TIES for Children, an international research center based at NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU New York, examined a variety of post-migration risks faced by Syrian refugee children...
Twenty-year study tracks a sparrow song that went 'viral
With the help of citizen scientists, researchers have tracked how one rare sparrow song went ''viral'' across Canada, traveling over 3,000 kilometers between 2000 and 2019 and wiping out a...
Pandemic water activities, ranked from risky to riskiest
Try to host a holiday hand with only your pandemic crew. (Photo by Yulianto Poitier from Pexels/)Follow all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage here, including tips on cleaning groceries, ways to tell if your...