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British skateboarder Sky Brown, 11, is hospitalized after terrifying fall
British skateboarder Sky Brown, 11, has been hospitalized after a terrifying fall from the end of a half-pipe.
Bed bug burden in urban neighborhoods
In the first study to use systematically collected data from multifamily housing inspections to track bed bug infestation, investigators confirm what has long been suspected for bed bugs, but also...
Top addictions expert calls for Calgary health centre to retract alcoholic cider campaign
A top Alberta addictions specialist is calling on a Calgary health clinic known for its addictions work to withdraw and apologize for its new fundraising campaign that sells alcoholic cider.
Expression of certain genes may affect vulnerability to post-traumatic stress disorder
A new study suggest that whether certain genes are expressed may play a role in susceptibility to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Harvard grad returns to Kenya with plan to help teens thrive
This is one in a series of profiles showcasing some of Harvard’s stellar graduates. When Tom Osborn arrived at Harvard as a first-year from Kenya, he’d already been named one of Forbes Magazine’s...
Watch: TXT shares new 'Puma' video teaser
K-pop group TXT released a preview of its video for "Puma," a song from its new EP, "The Dream Chapter: Eternity."
'Hello Hello!,' cat photobombs TikTok workout video
A woman's cat appears to perk up and poke into her workout video like a photobombing human, saying 'hello hello.'
Re less-hectic, healthier, safer living, is telecommuting an underutilized, undervalued asset?
By our very nature, we humans are a mobile lot. We move. It’s what we do. But, the act of moving itself should not be confused with doing things and...
Neuroscientists find possible physical traces of short-term memories
The brain must store memories to learn and acquire knowledge, but where do these memories go, and what do they look like? Finally, scientists have some answers.
New evidence on bed bug burden in urban neighborhoods
In the first study to use systematically collected data from multifamily housing inspections to track bed bug infestation, investigators including Christopher Sutherland at the University of Massachusetts Amherst "confirm what...
Protests defy curfews across U.S.; 700 rioters arrested in NYC
Curfews failed to rein in violence during a seventh night of protests in major U.S. cities, which led to a number of injured -- including multiple law enforcement officers.
Look: Alex Congelliere says newborn daughter may need surgery
Alex Congelliere asked for prayers after welcoming her third child, a daughter, with Phil Congelliere, following infertility struggles.
Obie Awards postponed amid nationwide protests
The 2020 Obie Awards have been postponed due to the nationwide protests taking place over the death of George Floyd.
Pre-COVID-19 poll of older adults hints at potential impact of pandemic on eating habits
Few shopped for groceries online, and self-rating of healthy eating was higher among those who dined alone or at restaurants least, a new national U.S. poll finds.
Sony postpones PlayStation 5 event: 'We want to stand back'
Sony has postponed the planned PlayStation 5 livestream event that was set for Thursday, citing the protests over the death of George Floyd.
The Weeknd, Drake both donate $100K to National Bail Out
The Weeknd gave $500,000 to organizations supporting the Black Lives Matter movement following George Floyd's death.
Democrat Joe Biden: Americans are 'crying out for leadership'
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, speaking Tuesday in his first public speech since March, criticized President Donald Trump's response to national unrest and called it a "wake-up call" for America.
A new optical system shows how decisions light up the brain
When we make even simple decisions about how to interact with the world, we rely on computations performed by networks of neurons that span our brains. But what exactly are...
New method for more accurate determination of time of death at crime scenes
Researchers from Amsterdam UMC, the University of Amsterdam and the Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI) - partners in the forensic research institution the Co van Ledden Hulsebosch Center—have developed a method...
Some people are easily addicted to drugs, but others are not
Researchers have discovered that dopamine D2 receptors (DRD2s) in cholinergic interneurons (ChINs) play a crucial role in cocaine addiction.
Sentiment analysis: Trump thinner skinned than previous presidents
President Trump has a famously testy relationship with the media, which he frequently accuses of being “fake news.” Both sides blame the other. It’s a grim situation, but is it...
Your Brain Needs to Be Ready to Remember?
What happens in the hippocampus even before people attempt to form memories may impact whether they remember. A new study analyzed neuronal recordings from the brains of epilepsy patients while...
For world’s poorest, coronavirus loss of income threatens ability to eat
by Alex Whiting The world’s poorest – who have lost their incomes from illness or because of lockdowns – are disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and, unless they receive...
For world's poorest, coronavirus loss of income threatens ability to eat
The world's poorest—who have lost their incomes from illness or because of lockdowns—are disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and, unless they receive enough support, hunger levels will soar and...
Keep wearing masks and social distancing — it works, new McMaster study says
Masks and social distancing can help control the coronavirus but hand washing and other measures are still needed, a new study from Hamilton's McMaster University says.
COVID-19 antigen tests have landed in the US, but not everyone is rushing out to get them
The tests are less reliable than other diagnostics, and some large labs say they won't offer them right away
The fury in US cities is rooted in a long history of racist policing, violence and inequality
The protests that have engulfed American cities in the past week are rooted in decades of frustrations. Racist policing, legal and extra-legal discrimination, exclusion from the major avenues of wealth...
Distance learning poses challenges for some families of children with disabilities
At a time when schools are closed due to COVID-19, many parents are juggling work, finances, child care and distance learning. It's a lot to manage. For parents of children...