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UCLA to reopen with mainly online classes because of the coronavirus, officials say
UCLA described some of its plans for classes in the Fall.
No single solution helps all students complete MOOCs
In one of the largest educational field experiments ever conducted, researchers found that promising interventions to help students complete online courses were not effective on a massive scale -- suggesting...
Calling for nursing support amid COVID-19 pandemic
In a new editorial, researchers call for rapid policy reform and investment in nurses and nursing in order to leverage the skills of this global workforce.
Teen sentenced to 18 months in death of Tessa Majors
A teen who pleaded guilty in connection with the 2019 killing of Barnard College student Tessa Majors will serve 18 months in custody of New York's Administration for Children's Services,...
Researchers develop model to predict likelihood of testing positive for COVID-19, disease outcomes
A new risk prediction model for healthcare providers can forecast an individual patient's likelihood of testing positive for COVID-19 as well as their outcomes from the disease.
COVID-19 pandemic could decimate outdoor environmental, science education programs
A survey of 1,000 outdoor education programs nationwide finds that nearly two-thirds are in danger of folding because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Such programs connect youth with the world around...
Your brain shows if you are lonely or not
Social connection with others is critical to a person’s mental and physical well-being. How the brain maps relationships with other people in relation to one’s self has long been a...
Ex-eBay employees charged with mailing spiders, cockroaches and pig mask to critics
Six former eBay employees are facing federal charges after being accused of running a cyberstalking campaign that authorities say went far beyond sending threats.
A reading list on issues of race
The wave of anger in reaction to George Floyd’s death has prompted an outpouring of interest on race and race relations in the U.S. Books on these subjects top The New York...
Loneliness alters your brain's social network
Social media sites aren't the only things that keep track of your social network -- your brain does, too. But loneliness alters how the brain represents relationships.
Mindfulness combined with hypnotherapy aids highly stressed people, study finds
A new treatment for stress which combines mindfulness and hypnotherapy has shown positive results.
Smart bathroom scales for your home
Be smarter about your health. (i yunmai via Unsplash/)Being concerned purely with weight is, well, old-fashioned, as a “normal” weight is only one flawed facet of a healthy body. Modern smart scales can...
Scientists introduce rating system to assess quality of evidence for policy
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical need for robust scientific evidence to support policy decisions, such as around the effectiveness of various social distancing measures and the safety of...
Tips for staying in campgrounds, hotels, and rentals in the time of COVID-19
Planning to hit the road and bunking at a hotel or Airbnb while you travel? You'll want to take certain precautions. (Daniel von Appen/Unsplash/)Elizabeth Marder is an instructor in the Department of Environmental...
U.S. Supreme Court rules Texas death row inmate had an ineffective lawyer, orders new review
The U.S. Supreme Court has again ruled against Texas' top criminal court in a death penalty case, the latest in the high court's repeated dismissals of Texas decisions against death...
New study reveals racial disparities in fear of police brutality
A recently published nationwide study by two University of South Florida professors indicates that blacks are five times more likely and Latinos four times more likely to fear police brutality...
Research delves into causes of nightmares that shadow female survivors of sexual trauma
A new study attempts to shed light on triggers of post-trauma nightmare occurrences -- a topic that has received scant study.
Neurons can shift how they process information about motion
New research indicates some neurons can shift to process information about movement depending on the brain's current frame of reference. The findings may have implications for developing future prosthetics and...
The best kettlebells for intense home workouts
Weights to carry around with you. (Alora Griffiths via Unsplash/)The history of the kettlebell stretches all the way back to 18th-century Russia, where large round metal balls called girya were used to counterbalance...
Sudan militia leader on run for 13 years makes appearance in front of ICC
A Sudanese militia leader who spent 13 years on the run from international war crime charges made his first appearance in front of the International Criminal Court at The Hague...
Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott tests positive for COVID-19, his agent says
Several members of the Cowboys and Texans recently tested positive for COVID-19, reports say. Ezekiel Elliott's agent said his client is one of the players.
Officials seek owner of $190K worth of gold bars left on Swiss train
Authorities in Switzerland said they are trying to track down the owner of $190,000 worth of gold bars left behind on a train.
Vegetarians tend to be slimmer and less extroverted than meat eaters, study finds
The less animal products someone consumes, the lower his body mass index on average and the less he tends to be extroverted. A connection with depressive moods as other studies...
Look: Nick Viall reflects on failed 'Bachelorette' proposal
Nick Viall relived his failed proposal to Kaitlyn Bristowe in "The Bachelorette" Season 11 ahead of a new special.
How to avoid a second wave as California coronavirus deaths top 5,000
Health experts say it will take businesses, individual and local governments all working together to make sure there is not a new surge.
Extra police powers during COVID-19 could affect relationship with public for good
How the police use extra powers they have received during Covid-19 will have a long-lasting effect on their relationship with the public, argues a university researcher who is also a...
Black and female principal candidates more likely to experience delayed and denied promotions
Black and female assistant principals are systematically delayed and denied promotion to principal, compared to their White or male counterparts, despite having equivalent qualifications and more experience on average, according...
Upsets rule in weekend horse racing; Royal Ascot, Belmont Stakes next
She's a Julie upset the Grade I Ogden Phipps at Belmont Park, Admission Office beat Arklow at Churchill Downs and Eye of a Jedi knocked off two graded stakes winners...