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Study finds oldest children in school-grade outperform youngest in NAPLAN
A new Curtin University study has found a child's birthday can affect their NAPLAN results, with the oldest children in a classroom on average outperforming their younger classmates.
Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott questions how NFL can 'keep players healthy'
Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott says he feels "good" after a positive test for COVID-19 but questions how the NFL will be able to keep players healthy for the 2020...
Systemic racism exists in healthcare, so it's time to take responsibility and invest in solutions
As protests for racial justice take place across the country, Regenstrief vice president for faculty development and nationally recognized public health expert, Aaron Carroll, M.D., details the systemic racism present...
Mary Jackson: Nasa to name HQ after first black female engineer
Mary Jackson was among the African-American women whose story was told in the film Hidden Figures.
Qantas to lay off 6,000 workers, keep 15,000 on furlough
Australian airline Qantas on Thursday announced at least 6,000 employees will be laid off and another 15,000 will remain on furlough, due to economic conditions linked to the COVID-19 crisis.
Uganda's Ik are not unbelievably selfish and mean
The Ik, a small ethnic group in Uganda, are not incredibly selfish and mean as portrayed in a 1972 book by a prominent anthropologist, according to a Rutgers-led study.
Incoming HAA president aims to bolsters alumni community
John West, M.B.A. ’95, says teamwork, bridging differences, and consensus-building have shaped his approach to life — and will remain guiding principles when he begins his term as president of the Harvard Alumni...
Bedtime media use linked to less sleep in children who struggle to self-regulate behavior
Researchers followed 547 children for a week and measured their media use and sleep patterns. For children who generally struggle to self-regulate their behavior, screen time in the hour before...
Mike Rowe returning in July with new 'Dirty Jobs' episodes
Author and television personality Mike Rowe's new, four-episode show, "Dirty Jobs: Rowe'd Trip," is scheduled to premiere on Discovery Channel on July 7.
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace 'relieved' FBI investigation didn't reveal hate crime
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace issued a statement Wednesday in response to the FBI's recent investigation, saying he was thankful that a pull rope fashioned like a noose wasn't directed at...
Can we have summer parties during the pandemic? 42 ways to minimize the risk
Safe Fourth of July celebrations used to be about managing fireworks and sparklers. Now, in a pandemic, it's all about keeping family and friends safe. Plan, designate food servers...
COVID-19 surges among young Americans, endangering older adults
Coronavirus cases are climbing rapidly among young adults in a number of states in the U.S. where bars, stores and restaurants have reopened.
Brooks Koepka out of Travelers Championship after caddie's positive COVID-19 test
Brooks Koepka has decided to withdraw from this week's Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn., after his caddie, Ricky Elliott, tested positive for the coronavirus.
First Black woman to earn applied math Ph.D. at Harvard passes away
Humble and soft-spoken, Deborah Washington Brown would never have described herself as a trailblazer. But as the first Black woman to graduate from the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in 1981...
Lottery winner's screams of joy prompt wellness check from neighbors
An Australian man said he screamed so loud upon learning he had won a lottery jackpot of over $500,000 that his neighbors showed up to make sure he wasn't injured.
Watch: 20-year-old Tennessee dog believed to be oldest-ever golden retriever
A golden retriever in Tennessee is being hailed as the longest-living dog of her breed after celebrating a birthday at the ripe old age of 20.
Study examines media coverage of protests worldwide
As anti-racism solidarity protests continue around the world, new research suggests mainstream media have a tendency to focus on the violence and spectacle of a protest rather than the substance....
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci charged with war crimes from Serbia conflict
A special prosecutor on Wednesday indicted Kosovo President Hashim Thaci on charges of war crimes stemming from the war of independence with Serbia more than 20 years ago.
Selena Gomez launches Black Equality Fund with Plus1
Selena Gomez, in partnership with Plus1, has created the Black Equity Fund to raise money for organizations fighting for change.
Like a treasure map, brain region emphasizes reward location
We are free to wander, but usually when we go somewhere it’s for a reason. In a new study, researchers at the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at MIT...
Henry Cavill hopes to play Superman for 'years to come'
Henry Cavill discussed his future as Superman following reports he will reprise the role in a new DC Extended Universe movie.
George R.R. Martin hopes 'Winds of Winter' will be done in 2021
"Game of Thrones" author George R.R. Martin gave an update on "The Winds of Winter," the sixth book in his "A Song of Ice and Fire" series.
Does ‘mommy brain’ last? Study shows motherhood does not diminish attention
“Mommy brain” is a long-held perception that mothers are more forgetful and less attentive. “In most studies, however, attention and memory tests are given to mothers very early postpartum,” said...
Role-play shows which expectant dads will thrive as new fathers
A five-minute role-play done with men before the birth of their first child predicted the quality of their parenting after the baby arrived, a new study showed. Researchers videotaped 182...
Myxobacteria's ability to distinguish self from non-self
The new research addresses the mechanism of how myxobacteria discriminate and how highly related strains recently diverged, or evolved, into distinct social groups.
Look: Austin McBroom, Catherine Paiz celebrate son's birth
Austin McBroom and Catherine Paiz, aka the Ace Family, shared a photo and video after welcoming their third child, a son.
Affluence is killing the planet, warn scientists
Would you like to be rich? Chances are your answer is: "Yes! Who wouldn't want to be rich?" Clearly, in societies where money can buy almost everything, being rich is...
To fight US racism, research prescribes a nationwide healing process
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate another year of its independence, the country is paying renewed attention to the founders, and how their legacy of slavery is linked to systemic...