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Jennie channels Audrey Hepburn at 'The Idol' photo call at Cannes
Blackpink singer Jennie, Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd attended the Cannes Film Festival photo call for their HBO series "The Idol."
Watch: 'Jelly Roll: Save Me' documentary trailer explores singer's rise, struggles
"Jelly Roll: Save Me," a new film about country music singer and rapper Jelly Roll, is coming to Hulu.
Cultural threats can lead to violent extremism
Violent extremism has been on the rise in recent years. This trend poses a global threat to international peace and security. But how do people end up as violent extremists?
AI is changing how Americans find jobs, get promoted and succeed at work
Whether we realize it or not, advancements in artificial intelligence are increasingly influencing the paths of our careers.
Police arrest 7 for alleged 'hate crimes' against soccer star Vinicius Jr.
Seven people were arrested in connection to two instances of alleged "hate crimes" aimed at Real Madrid soccer star Vinicius Jr., Spanish police announced Tuesday morning.
'Star Trek: Resurgence' video game comes out today
Gamers keen to immerse themselves in the upcoming "Star Trek: Resurgence" video game don't have to wait any longer — the game comes out today (May 23).
Lessons from blockbusters to help teams adapt
We all like to think of ourselves as rational human beings. If there's a drastic change in our lives or at work, we can evaluate our options and make the...
U.S. military sent female soldiers on covert combat missions to Afghanistan
Female soldiers were deployed to access Afghan women and their households in the so-called "battle for hearts and minds" during the Afghanistan war.
Prince Harry loses bid to seek right to pay for police protection
Prince Harry has been denied the right to a judicial review of a decision blocking him from paying for police protection when he and his family are in Britain, according to a...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan endorsed by far-right challenger ahead of runoff
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received an endorsement from the candidate who finished third in the country's election last week as the incumbent prepares to face his only remaining challenger...
How to use science to remove sticker residue
Don't let your home look like a sticker cemetery. cottonbro studio / Pexels If you’re reading this, you’ve either encountered several pages claiming they know exactly how to remove sticker residue, or this...
Children from mixed backgrounds with one Muslim parent have plural identities
How do Quebec-born children in mixed families with one Muslim parent self-identify? How do they combine the different values transmitted by their parents and those of the society in which...
Arizona court again rejects Kari Lake's legal challenge to gubernatorial election
An Arizona county judge has again affirmed that Gov. Katie Hobbs won November's gubernatorial race, thwarting Republican Kari Lake's last legal claim challenging the election.
EU slaps new human rights sanctions against Iran over protest crackdown
The European Union has imposed another round of punitive sanctions targeting Iran over its ongoing crackdown on anti-regime protests.
U.N. urges Sudan's warring sides to choose peace as cease-fire goes into effect
The United Nations envoy for the Northeast African country urged warring factions to use the pause in fighting to pave the way for lasting peace.
Unidentified aerial phenomena observations reported by almost one fifth of academic survey respondents
Nineteen percent of respondents to a survey of academics report that they or someone they know have witnessed unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP)—observations of the sky that cannot be identified as...
3 undergraduate researchers from Argonne selected for National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Three students who participated in the SULI internship program at Argonne were accepted into the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP).
ASUS ROG Ally review: The best way to game on the go
Brandt Ranj / Popular ScienceWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › The radical success of Valve’s Steam Deck and the...
Study points out errors in illustrations of one of the most famous scientific experiments
Illustrations of scientific experiments play a fundamental role in both science education and the dissemination of scientific knowledge to the general public. Confirming the adage that "a picture is worth...
Study looks at reproductive inequality in humans compared to other species
In modern society, one parent may take a daughter to ballet class and fix dinner so the other parent can get to exercise class before picking up the son from...
Can charismatic robots help teams be more creative?
Danish scientists set out to understand whether robots using a voice designed to sound charismatic would be more successful as team creativity facilitators.
Developing novel tools for applications of argumentation to behavioral economics
Consumer purchasing decisions can be considered as a form of preference-based human reasoning. There are two major schools of thought on preference. While mentalism asserts that preference reflects the true...
Married people who cheat don't regret it, finds study
Married people who have affairs find them highly satisfying, express little remorse and believe the cheating didn't hurt their otherwise healthy marriages, finds a new report on the psychology of...
Suspect in Idaho college student slayings stands silent at arraignment
A judge entered a plea of not guilty Monday morning on behalf of Bryan Kohberger, who stood silent during the proceedings ahead of his trial on charges of first-degree murder.
Inspired by mother, Bacow decided he wasn’t done being a leader
Life stories from Drew Faust, Annette Gordon-Reed, Steven Pinker, Paul Farmer, and many more, in the Experience series. Larry Bacow, Harvard’s 29th president, will step down at the end of June after five years...
Researchers call for systemic changes to improve career prospects of young people with disabilities
A deeper level and different kind of coordination, collaboration, and cooperation are needed to narrow the gap in employment opportunities between youth and young adults with and without disabilities. A...
Real Madrid soccer star Vinicius Jr. calls La Liga racism 'normal'
Brazilian soccer star Vinicius Jr. says racism is "normal" in Spain's La Liga amid investigations into alleged racist chants and behavior he was subjected to during Real Madrid's loss to...
Are you prone to feeling guilty? You may be less likely to take a bribe
Bribery is among the most recognizable forms of corruption, and new research is shedding light on personality traits that could deter this behavior. Guilt-prone people are less likely to accept...