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Older, more anxious people likely to stockpile toilet paper during pandemic
People who stockpiled toilet paper as the COVID-19 pandemic reached U.S. shores in March likely felt more threatened by the virus and, in general, emphasize preparedness in other facets of...
Traveling with a baby? Here are the supplies you’ll need
Items to make traveling with your little ones easier. (Octav Cado via Unsplash/)Traveling with young kids and babies can be a tough and thankless task. Parents often have to deal with long...
The outlook for Harvard’s online learning
Most American students in higher education were forced to finish their spring semesters online because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of them will start the next academic year in some sort of remote...
Playards to keep your baby or toddler happy and safe
A place to play. (Amazon /)New parents are always reluctant to let go of their little ones. But let us assure you there will come a time when both you and baby...
Survey: Social separation among biggest challenges of learning at home
Children being separated from classmates and teachers is one of the biggest challenges of distance learning during the coronavirus pandemic, parents said.
Look: Teyana Taylor, Iman Shumpert expecting second child
Teyana Taylor shows her baby bump in her music video for "Wake Up Love," featuring Iman Shumpert and their daughter.
Listen: D1CE shares 'Draw You: Remember Me' highlight medley
K-pop group D1CE released clips of "Draw You" and four other songs from its forthcoming EP, "Draw You: Remember Me."
Ontarians get OK to build social bubbles of 10 people — and yes, you can hug
As new daily cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in Ontario, the Ford government is allowing people anywhere in the province to build "social circles" of up to 10 people...
How giving cash to poor families may also save trees in Indonesia
Last year marked the third year in a row of when Indonesia’s bleak rate of deforestation has slowed in pace. One reason for the turnaround may be the country’s antipoverty program. That initiative...
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Friday
China's capital is suspending plans to restart classes for the first three years of elementary school next week amid reports of new cases of community transmission in the city. Here's...
The science behind sex, gender, and athletic competition is still pretty shaky
Medical physicist Joanna Harper is going the distance in researching when and how trans athletes should qualify for women's sports. (Jon Enoch/)Popular Science’s Play issue is now available to everyone. Read it now,...
Study participants unable to detect pathogens based on sound of cough or sneeze
The grosser someone sounds when they cough or sneeze, the more likely you are to suspect they have a contagious infection -- even if it's not true.
International Criminal Court denounces U.S. sanctions over Afghanistan probe
The International Criminal Court has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order imposing sanctions on court investigators probing alleged war crimes by the American military in Afghanistan.
Health profession: Social interdependence in active learning evaluated by Delphi procedure
Physicians must be competent collaborators with team members in order to practice medicine effectively. Health professional students have limited opportunities to work and learn together during the course of their...
U.S. adults having less sex, with depression, anxiety possible causes
American adults are having less sex, according to an analysis in JAMA Network Open.
Chinese officer arrest draws condemnation from Beijing
China is rebuking the United States following the arrest of a Chinese national accused of making false statements on his visa application.
New insights on the role of trade unions in struggles for rights
Trade unions are crucial in advancing workers' rights, but it is unhelpful to consider their leaders as representatives of the working class as a whole when analysing labour relations and...
Watch: Escaped monkey caught on camera in Missouri
A Missouri woman said she was shocked when an animal ran past her truck and even more surprised when the creature stopped and she was able to identify it as...
School may be the key to improvement for children in social care
Children in social care have poorer mental health and perform worse in school than other children. But they have trust in the school staff and perform better after individual assessment...
I redesigned a school playground for my PhD – and the children got better marks learning outside
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the education of at least 1.5 billion school students. That's more than 90% of the world's children. Although many schools in the west, along with...
Protecting scientific diversity: Building an inclusive scientific community
In the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists are facing great challenges because they have to reorient, interrupt or even cancel research and teaching. A team of international scientists with...
Poll shows social networks strong in response to COVID-19 crisis
In a time of a documented decline of community and social connections, a large number of people who have needed assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic have found that help through...
China touts military training near tense Indian border
Chinese state media is drawing attention to ongoing military training near China's 2,200-mile border with India, despite claims from Beijing the two sides have eased tensions.
Zoom's 'ray of hope' for Hong Kong activists darkened by account suspensions
Zoom Video Communications has gained a following in China in recent months from users ranging from underground churches to feminists who saw it as a rare way to connect with...
Florida, Los Angeles, Canada rivalries highlight MLS is Back Tournament draw
Major League Soccer has drawn the groups for the MLS is Back Tournament. The groups include rivals from Florida, Los Angeles, Ohio and Canada, which sets the stage for juicy...
The coastal banksia has its roots in ancient Gondwana
If you fondly remember May Gibbs's Gumnut Baby stories about the adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, you may also remember the villainous Big Bad Banksia Men (perhaps you're still having...
Watch: Keke Palmer says 'we all need to come together' on 'Kimmel'
Keke Palmer appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" to discuss the protests surrounding the death of George Floyd and the viral video of herself speaking with National Guardsmen.
Effective communication between politicians and constituents vital for political participation, experts say
The way politicians communicate with constituents has never been more important than during the COVID-19 pandemic, say experts.