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Dogs, thunderstorms and fireworks: The fear is real
Dogs with noise phobias show symptoms including panting, pacing and hiding. They are often so frightened they try and escape and can sustain injuries in the process. Because of this,...
Study finds the minimum number of Martian settlers for survival is 110
So you want to colonize Mars. Well, Mars is a long ways away, and in order for a colony to function that far from Earthly support, things have to be...
How the pandemic could reshape Edmonton's urban landscape
Pandemics, infectious diseases and urban planning have a long and intertwined history. Multiple episodes of the Black Death in the 14th century brought parks and open spaces to European cities....
Showing pro-diversity feelings are the norm makes individuals more tolerant
Showing people how their peers feel about diversity in their community can make their actions more inclusive, make members of marginalized groups feel more like they belong, and even help...
Students' expertise helps map 11 days, 125 acts of U.S. police violence
Five hundred videos in 10 days. That's the job 10 students and alumni at UC Berkeley's Human Rights Investigations Lab and students at Cambridge University recently tackled with researchers from...
Playtime with dad may improve children's self-control
Children whose fathers make time to play with them from a very young age may find it easier to control their behavior and emotions as they grow up, research suggests.
Even when women outnumber men, gender bias persists among science undergrads
Increasing gender diversity has been a long-sought goal across many of the sciences, and interventions and programs to attract more women into fields like physics and math often happen at...
Tools for finding new music you’ll love on Spotify
Yes, we love vinyl too, but even if the quality is not the same, digital playlists are way easier to make. (Mark S / Unsplash /)With more than 50 million tracks on...
Closer threats inspire a more primitive kind of fear
Your brain handles a perceived threat differently depending on how close it is to you. If it's far away, you engage more problem-solving areas of the brain. But up close,...
All-Star SS Ian Desmond to skip MLB season, cites social injustice, COVID-19
Colorado Rockies shortstop Ian Desmond will sit out Major League Baseball's season restart. The two-time All-Star cited concern about the coronavirus risk to his family and social injustice as his...
Israeli annexation of West Bank would spark 'diplomatic tsunami'
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is continuing to weigh his options in pushing ahead with plans to extend Israeli sovereignty over territories occupied by Israel in the 1967 war.
Older adults share fewer memories as they age
Researchers used a smartphone app to 'eavesdrop' on older adult conversations. They found that the older a person is, the less likely they are to share memories of past experiences.
To Spot Future Coronavirus Flare-Ups, Search the Sewers
Wastewater-based epidemiology can test large groups of people and help better allocate scarce resources -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Google honors LGBTQ rights activist Marsha P. Johnson with new Doodle
Google is celebrating late LGBTQ rights activist Marsha P. Johnson with a new Doodle.
Space-equipped lab tests key workers for COVID-19
Space-enabled tests are underway to empower healthcare workers, civil protection volunteers and members of the emergency services to help other people.As the immediate crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic fades...
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood... or is it?
How do you feel about your neighborhood now that you've been confined during a pandemic? A Michigan State University researcher conducted a study to quantify what makes people happy with...
Even when women outnumber men, gender bias persists among science undergrads
Increasing gender diversity has been a long-sought goal across many of the sciences, and interventions and programs to attract more women into fields like physics and math often happen at...
White House briefs Republican lawmakers on alleged Russian bounties
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Monday that Congress will be briefed on a report that Russia offered bounties to Taliban militants to kill U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan.
Harris English becomes fifth PGA Tour player to test positive for coronavirus
Harris English withdrew from this week's Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit after he became the fifth player on the PGA Tour to test positive for the coronavirus.
Arizona closes bars, gyms, other businesses; N.Y. to require air conditioning filters in malls
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday issued an executive order shutting down bars, gyms, movie theaters and water parks in the state as it has experienced a surge in COVID-19...
Former Browns QB Johnny Manziel says football career 'in the past'
Former Cleveland Browns quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel acknowledged that his professional football career is likely "in the past."
Ladder falls have long-lasting consequences for older men
In the world's first study of long-term impacts from ladder falls, researchers have found half of fallers experience a deterioration in their psychological well-being for at least six months after...
Team dramatically reduces image analysis times using deep learning, other approaches
Scientists have devised deep-learning and other approaches that dramatically reduce image-analysis times by orders of magnitude -- in some cases, matching the speed of image data acquisition itself.
Four beautiful coloring books for relieving stress
Advanced coloring books can help fill up your time. (Amazon/)When was the last time you grabbed a box of crayons, opened a coloring book, and let your imagination run wild? These days,...
St. Louis couple point guns at protesters calling for mayor's resignation
A St. Louis couple pointed guns at protesters as they marched along private Portland Place on their way to Mayor Lyda Krewson's home to demand her resignation.
Game on: the best backyard party games for kids and adults
Backyard fun for all. (Amazon/)The battle against “screen time” only increases during the summer months when everyone has more free time and the temptation to sit in an air conditioned room with...
Low, moderate alcohol consumption may improve cognitive function, study finds
Low to moderate alcohol consumption may actually improve memory and cognitive function, according to a study published Monday by JAMA Network Open.
“Where are My Keys?” and Other Memory-Based Choices Probed in the Brain
The encoding and retrieval of memories occurs in the lower-middle portion of the brain in a region called the medial temporal lobe, which includes the hippocampus. Decision-making processes involve a...