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FAS dean confirms teaching to remain online for 2020-21
Claudine Gay, Edgerley Family Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, laid out three potential scenarios for fall in an interim report to the community Monday that also confirmed online teaching will...
Mom's depression can lead to behavior problems in children
Children of mothers with long-term depression have an increased risk of behavioral problems and poor development, researchers say.
Simulating cooperation in local communities
A new simulation-based approach is introduced which could help to reduce the proportion of people who misuse welfare payoffs, through a cost-effective system which rewards individuals who use them responsibly.
Decide now or wait for something better? Our standards drop over time
When we make decisions, we don't always have all options available to choose from at the same time. Instead they often come one after another, as for example when we...
Knowledge of COVID-19 differs along racial, age, gender lines, survey finds
African Americans, men and younger adults have less knowledge about COVID-19 and the risks posed by the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, according to the results of a survey published Thursday by...
Nancy Coleman named dean of Division of Continuing Education
Nancy Coleman will be the next dean of Harvard’s Division of Continuing Education (DCE), Claudine Gay, Edgerley Family Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS), announced today. Coleman will succeed Huntington...
You probably won’t get COVID-19 from flushing the toilet
Research done over the past few months suggests that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, survives in the GI tract and can remain viable in your poop in a process charmingly known...
Age discrimination laws don't protect older women as they do older men
Older women in the workforce should be considered collectively as a unique demographic group that includes both gender and age if they're to receive adequate protection against workplace discrimination, according...
Age discrimination laws don't protect older women as they do older men
Older women in the workforce should be considered collectively as a unique demographic group that includes both gender and age if they're to receive adequate protection against workplace discrimination, according...
Arizona's Bush Fire burns through about 115,000 acres
Arizona's Bush Fire has burned through about 115,000 acres and is only 5 percent contained, according to an incident report Thursday.
10 pilot programs to receive Culture Lab grants
An open-access online portal of anti-racism policy research publications. A pilot project to replace the prevalent anatomical representation of the human body (young, lean, white, and male) by collecting and generating anatomical images...
COVID-19 Worsens Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder--but Therapy Offers Coping Skills
The pandemic has heightened OCD phobias such as fear of germs. Yet some patients say experience with anxiety, and treatment for it, gives them an advantage -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Using LEGO to test children's ability to visualize and rotate 3D shapes in space
Researchers have developed a test that uses children's ability to assemble LEGO pieces to assess their spatial visualization ability. Spatial visualization is the ability to visualize 3D shapes in one's...
Challenging brain teasers and mind-bending 3D puzzles
Challenge yourself. (Amazon/)It’s hard to put a finger on what makes puzzles so satisfying. They’re simple enough for anyone to use but demand sustained focus and precision, and they offer a beautiful feeling...
Home tennis training tools guaranteed to up your game
Keep your skills sharp at home. ( Ben Hershey via Unsplash/)Tennis is a lifestyle. Even when you’re home, consider checking out some tennis training gear to keep your forehand in tip-top shape. Whether...
Using LEGO to test children's ability to visualize and rotate 3-D shapes in space
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a test that uses children's ability to assemble LEGO pieces to assess their spatial visualization ability. Spatial visualization is the...
South Korean families of ‘comfort women’ seek justice following allegations
South Korean families of former comfort women who took part in the rallies of an organization accused of misappropriating funds say their relatives were forced to serve as "panhandlers" for...
Risk factors for heatstroke in UK dogs
Dogs that are older and heavier than their breed average or that have flat faces are at higher risk of heat-related illness, according to a study in Scientific Reports.
Coronavirus in the Swedish media—has confidence passed its peak?
After a significant increase in April, the Swedish public's confidence in government officials is now back at the same level as it was in March. Swedish Television (SVT) remains the...
Here's why some people are willing to challenge bullying, corruption and bad behavior, even at personal risk
Utah Senator Mitt Romney voted in February to convict President Donald Trump on the charge of abuse of power, becoming the first senator ever to vote against his own party's...
Not smoking and being socially active keys to longevity
Researchers have discovered some of the secrets to longevity with new research revealing not smoking and being social engaged throughout older age are common traits of New Zealand centenarians.
Why does coronavirus make people lose their sense of smell?
by Ian Le Guillou To begin with, it was just anecdotal reports. Ear, nose and throat specialists from around the world were sharing their experiences on online message boards – they...
After coronavirus, universities must collaborate with communities to support social transition
COVID-19 comes with a set of pressing social challenges. These include environmental catastrophes such as the Australian droughts and bushfires, and the impending crisis of global warming. Social and health...
Mom of Dartmouth teen who died in suspected overdose calls for better drug education
Miya Harris, 15, died early June 10 of a suspected drug overdose, and her mom says it could have been prevented if youth were better educated about the risks of...
Despite protections, landlords seek to evict tenants in Black and Latino areas of South L.A.
A Times analysis shows that LA landlords are attempting to evict tenants despite rules barring such actions during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
To make a good impression, leave cell phone alone during work meetings
New hires especially should keep their cell phones stashed away during business meetings, a new study strongly implies. Researchers have just published an article that finds viewers perceive someone who...
1.5M more in U.S. file jobless claims; unemployment stays at 14.1%
Another 1.5 million American workers have filed for unemployment benefits, the Labor Department said in its weekly report Thursday.
In photos: Father's Day: Celebrity dads with their children
In honor of Father's Day, June 21, here's a look at celebrity dads and their kids.