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Higher Education Was Already Ripe for Disruption. Then, COVID-19 Happened.
Back in the spring, when COVID-19 was emerging around the world and leading to widespread shutdowns, schools at all levels had to adapt quickly. Classes went online. Students were sent...
Watch: Treasure visits beach in 'I Love You' video teaser
K-pop group Treasure shared a preview of its video for "I Love You," a song from its single album "The First Step: Chapter Two."
Watch: 16-year-old uses both hands to write 40 words in one minute
A 16-year-old girl in India is seeking Guinness World Records recognition for her latest accomplishment: writing 45 words in one minute by using both hands at the same time.
Pink reflects on 'awful' and 'wonderful' aspects of marriage
Pink candidly discussed her relationship with Carey Hart and how couples therapy has been "worth it" for their marriage.
How the brain creates the experience of time
On some days, time flies by, while on others it seems to drag on. A new study from JNeurosci reveals why: time-sensitive neurons get worn out and skew our perceptions...
Teacher stress linked with higher risk of student suspensions
Just how stressed are teachers? A recent Gallup poll found teachers are tied with nurses for the most stressful occupation in America today. Unfortunately, that stress can have a trickle-down...
In first, Scientific American magazine endorses Biden
For the first time in its 175-year history, US magazine Scientific American has endorsed a White House candidate, saying Tuesday it wanted Democrat Joe Biden to prevail because President Donald...
Gender harassment and institutional betrayal in high school take toll on mental health
High school students who endure gender harassment in schools that don't respond well enter college and adulthood with potential mental health challenges, according to a University of Oregon study.
Watch: Idaho men take on Guinness record for party blower toots
A pair of Idaho men broke a Guinness World Record when together they managed 108 toots from party blowers in 1 minute.
Risk gene for Alzheimer's has early effects on the brain
A genetic predisposition to late-onset Alzheimer's disease affects how the brains of young adults cope with certain memory tasks. Researchers find are based on studies with magnetic resonance imaging in...
People react better to both negative and positive events with more sleep
New research finds that after a night of shorter sleep, people react more emotionally to stressful events the next day -- and they don't find as much joy in the...
Look: Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Jennifer Aniston pose for 'Fast Times' table read photo
Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Jennifer Aniston and their star-studded castmates took a virtual cast photo for the upcoming "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" table read.
Jessica Brown Findlay marries Ziggy Heath at London wedding
Jessica Brown Findlay, who played Lady Sybil Crawley on "Downton Abbey," married actor Ziggy Heath.
Gender harassment and institutional betrayal in high school take toll on mental health
High school students who endure gender harassment in schools that don't respond well enter college and adulthood with potential mental health challenges, according to a study. Researchers found that 97...
Look: Joy-Anna Duggar holds daughter Evelyn after birth
"Counting On" star Joy-Anna Duggar shared footage from the day she gave birth to Evelyn, her daughter with Austin Forsyth.
Teacher stress linked with higher risk of student suspensions, researcher finds
Just how stressed are teachers? A recent Gallup poll found teachers are tied with nurses for the most stressful occupation in America today. Unfortunately, that stress can have a trickle-down...
Facebook anniversaries inspire reflection, nostalgia
Posted on Facebook, milestones such as birthdays and anniversaries prompt users to reflect on the passage of time and the patterns of their lives – and help the social media...
Higher education was already ripe for disruption—then, COVID-19 happened
Back in the spring, when COVID-19 was emerging around the world and leading to widespread shutdowns, schools at all levels had to adapt quickly. Classes went online. Students were sent...
Bilingualism: Why boosting the rights of minority language speakers could help save Gaelic in Scotland
In recent months there has been talk of a "Gaelic crisis" in Scotland, based on a study that predicts Gaelic may be disappearing across the country. I do not speak...
Bedside table lamps to brighten your sleep space
Great lamps for next to your bed. (Adam Winger via Unsplash/)As with any item related to your sleep, you’ll want to make the right investment—and that includes a bedside lamp. Whether you’re...
Dustin Johnson wins PGA Tour Player of the Year
The PGA Tour has awarded Dustin Johnson with Player of the Year honors after the world's top golfer claimed the FedEx Cup title last week in Atlanta.
How leaders can encourage strong teams during the pandemic
Among the many stresses caused by the pandemic, workers accustomed to meeting with their teams in person are navigating the shift to a virtual workplace. New research from psychologists at...
Report finds fathers feel closer to children during pandemic
Amid the many tragic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for individuals and families, recent Harvard research has uncovered one significant—if potentially fleeting—silver lining for fathers and children. Dads across the...
Who makes the final decision? AI-driven disaster management
Protecting citizens in the face of disaster often requires far-reaching decisions to be made. Any assistance is welcome—including from AI.
Death Penalty Information Center analysis: Racial discrimination has been major factor in U.S. executions
The Death Penalty Information Center said in a new analysis Tuesday that racial discrimination in the United States has played a prominent role in the administration of capital punishment in...
Children headed back to school fearful of COVID-19, research finds
Most children participating in an ongoing Brock University study on COVID-19 say they've missed certain aspects of school, especially seeing friends, and are open to returning to class.
Now's no time for complacency, COVID-19 'long-hauler' warns
As cases surge in Ottawa, a Barrhaven mother is sharing her painful experience as a COVID-19 'long-hauler' - and wants others to know it can happen to them, too.
Black women again turn to midwives, some fearing coronavirus in hospitals
In recent decades, black women have generally shunned midwifery, a tradition among slaves from Africa. Now there are signs it is making a comeback.