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Music videos in the age of quarantine: Zoom boxes, hazmat suits and sad twerking
From Drake to 5 Seconds of Summer to Kehlani, videos shot in quarantine have become a go-to medium to renegotiate the social contract of pop stardom.
U.S. gymnastics championships canceled for first time since 1940s due to coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak, which led to the postponement of the Olympics, has forced organizers to cancel the 2020 U.S. gymnastics championships.
Fauci cautious about schools, colleges reopening in fall: 'We better be careful"
Anthony Fauci says the reopening of academic institutions in the fall will largely depend on the ability to do widespread testing and other factors.
Learning what's dangerous is costly, but social animals have a way of lowering the price
What would you do if the person standing next to you suddenly screamed and ran away? Would you be able to carry on calmly with what you're doing, or would...
Do democracies behave differently from non-democracies when it comes to foreign policy?
The question of whether democracies behave differently from non-democracies is a central, and intense, debate in the field of international relations. Two intellectual traditions—liberalism and realism—dominate. Liberals argue that democracies...
Robert Pattinson says 'Batman' anticipation 'energizes' him
Robert Pattinson discussed "The Batman" and developing his own portrayal of the iconic character.
Can I reuse disinfectant wipes? Your COVID-19 questions answered
We're answering your questions about the pandemic. Send yours to COVID@cbc.ca and we’ll answer as many as we can. We’ll publish a selection of answers every weekday online, and also...
Dakota Johnson shares struggle with depression: 'I feel the world'
"Fifty Shades" star Dakota Johnson discussed her battle with depression and anxiety in the new issue of Marie Claire.
Gardening for mental health
As civic leaders and urban planners work to make cities more sustainable and livable by investing in outdoor spaces and recreational activities such as biking and walking, Princeton researchers have...
Coronavirus has revealed the power of social networks in a crisis
The declaration of the novel coronavirus as a pandemic was a call to arms for governments to take urgent and immediate action. However, many feel the response from some countries...
'I'm borne down': Each day brings more grief as coronavirus outbreak ravages black communities
Detroit's Marsha Music knows, or knows of, more than 30 African Americans who have died from COVID-19.
Emergency departments slow to adopt proven opioid use disorder therapy
A new study by Yale researchers looking at nearly 400 clinicians at four urban academic emergency departments found that, despite scientific evidence supporting the benefits of buprenorphine for opioid use...
Using graphics to communicate health risks
In the midst of COVID-19, the general public continues to search for digestible information related to the pandemic. New research from the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business suggests...
What We Can’t See Can Help Us Find Things
Anyone who’s ever tried to find something in a hurry knows how helpful it is to think about the lost item’s color, size and shape. But surprisingly, traits of an...
COVID-19 Canine Scent Detection Study
A pilot training program using scent detection dogs to discriminate between samples from COVID-19 positive and COVID-19 negative patients is the focus of a new research initiative at the University...
Older women more likely to conceive twins due to evolution
Women are more likely to conceive fraternal twins once they reach their 30s as a result of an evolutionary response to combat declining embryo viability, according to a new international...
How will the world's COVID-19 response impact the environment?
Three Lehigh professors―Benjamin Felzer, Sharon M. Friedman and Dork Sahagian―offer their insights.
Internet hailed as a saviour during the pandemic — until you don't have it
One Saskatchewan family details how poor internet is having serious consequences on their ability to run their business — and is now affecting even more aspects of their life as...
South Korean activist’s role in comfort women fund under scrutiny
A prominent South Korean activist who advanced the cause of former comfort women is at the center of attention.
Letters to the Editor: Coronavirus isn't the only reason for mail-in ballots. Americans want them
The president of the American Bar Assn. says her group's survey's make the case for sending every voter a mail-in ballot.
Coronavirus: Robot dog enforces social distancing in Singapore park
The four-legged robot carries a camera and speaker to play social distancing messages in Singapore.
Tom Brady denies rift with Patriots' Josh McDaniels: 'Please stop this nonsense'
Tampa Bay Buccaneers star quarterback Tom Brady refuted a report that claimed he left the New England Patriots because of a "deteriorating" relationship with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
Fifth worker at SoFi Stadium tests positive for coronavirus
A staff member for the joint venture overseeing construction at SoFi Stadium has tested positive for COVID-19.
Despite partial reopening of beaches, Huntington Beach presses for injunction on state order
Huntington Beach is pressing ahead for an injunction against Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision last month to close the city's beaches due to the coronavirus.
Multitasking in the workplace can lead to negative emotions
From writing papers to answering emails, it's common for office workers to juggle multiple tasks at once. But those constant interruptions can actually create sadness and fear and eventually, a...
Meditation Has a Direct Effect on our Stress
A subject of scientific studies in recent years, meditation is proving to be an effective antidote for stress and suffering in these times of abrupt change and uncertainty. The neuroscientist...
Engaging children's tastes in eating decisions leads to healthier habits
Enabling children to make their own decisions about food and educating them about healthy choices can lead to improved nutrition and healthier lifelong eating habits, according medical experts.
Baby's sleep problems could signal autism, study suggests
Sleep problems in baby's first year may affect growth of the hippocampus and may also precede an autism diagnosis, researchers say.