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7 groundbreaking projects recognized with Star-Friedman funding
From uncovering the ancient histories of viruses to investigating interethnic cooperation in war-torn areas, the 2023 winners of the Star-Friedman Challenge for Promising Scientific Research are going to impressive lengths to explore uncharted...
Collective behavior study examines how birds of a feather flock together
Researchers from the Faculty of Engineering, Information, and Systems at the University of Tsukuba used a computer simulation of flocking birds to monitor the flow of information between individuals. They...
Fitness App Loophole Allows Access to Home Addresses
Despite attempts to anonymize user data, the fitness app Strava allows anyone to find personal information - including home addresses - about some users. The finding, which is detailed in...
Look: 'Sex and the City' stars celebrate show's 25th anniversary
"Sex and the City" stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon marked the 25th anniversary of the show's debut.
How to make sure you never miss someone’s birthday
If you can't fit another birthday in your head, let these apps help you remember and celebrate with your loved ones. Isabella Fischer / Unsplash Wishing somebody a happy birthday requires little...
Priscilla Quintana: ‘True Story’ perfectly satirizes America’s passion for true crime
Priscilla Quintana says her new mystery dramedy, "Based on a True Story," deftly explores people's peculiar passion for murder-themed podcasts.
First five years crucial for refugee success, study suggests
The economic situation of 24,894 people from refugee backgrounds who came to New Zealand between 1997 and 2020 is the focus of the first paper in an ongoing study from...
Yankees to place Aaron Judge on injured list because of toe injury
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is headed to the injured list for the second time this season, manager Aaron Judge told reporters.
New York City sues Hyundai, Kia over lack of anti-theft devices
New York City filed a federal lawsuit against South Korean auto leaders Hyundai and Kai for not doing enough to prevent thefts after a TikTok social media challenge led to...
3 ways to change world: Govern better, calm down on China, undo Brexit
Beyond a repeat of the 2020 presidential race, the overall opinion abroad is that America has not only lost its credibility and influence, it has lost its punch as the...
A growth-mindset intervention boosts interest in math and science among liberal arts students
College students are often urged to "find" their passion, but such advice could discourage them from exploring other disciplines or developing new skills if they feel their passion or interests...
Does evening 'recovery' affect a person's mood at work the next day?
The quality of recovery a person experiences on a given evening after work may impact their mood when they start their job again the next day, according to new research...
Number of deaths in armed conflicts doubled between 2021 and 2022, says new report
At least 237,000 people died in organized violence in 2022. A new report from Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) at Uppsala University shows that this is a 97% increase over...
Research shows why our taste in music can't be siloed into catch-all genres
Liking certain things or styles is an important aspect of peoples' identities and social lives. Tastes can influence the ways humans act and judge. How to best describe musical taste...
When pigeons dream
Dreams have been considered a hallmark of human sleep for a long time. Latest findings, however, suggest that when pigeons sleep, they might experience visions of flight. Researchers at Ruhr...
'Orgasmic meditation' group manipulated members with forced labor, sex abuse, feds say
Nicole Daedone and Rachel Cherwitz of OneTaste were indicted on charges of conspiring to force employees to work for them by inflicting sexual, psychological and economic abuse, federal prosecutors said.
Alumni Day honored University grads — including one named Bacow
It was apparent to Mary Louise Kelly that people on the street were afraid to talk to her for fear of reprisals from Iran’s clerical rulers. The National Public Radio journalist had...
Astrud Gilberto, singer who popularized bossa nova with 'The Girl from Ipanema,' dies at 83
Astrud Gilberto, the singer known for popularizing Brazilian Bossa Nova music for international audiences with her 1964 rendition of The Girl from Ipanema, died Monday at the age of 83.
Research shows real-world value of strategy courses for MBA students
More than 100,000 Master of Business Administration students graduate each year in the United States, and all of them take at least one strategy course. Even so, little is known...
Preliminary evidence of anticoagulant rodenticide exposure in American kestrels in the Western US
American kestrels are a beloved raptor species experiencing a troubling decline, and our use of rodenticides is not helping. According to a new study published in the Journal of Raptor...
Spotlight thrown on diary of York woman from 1800s
A diary recording the experiences of a York woman during the Napoleonic Wars has been published, nearly 30 years after it was 'accidentally' discovered.
How schools teach children about their social station
Their eyes filled with tears, their mouths with accusations after losing a game of European handball. The fourth- and fifth-graders were so upset that they soon received counsel from a gym teacher. “You...
Movie review: 'The Flash' finds fun in comic book past
"The Flash," in theaters June 16, has fun time-traveling through past superhero movies, though the newer visual effects compare unfavorably to the classics.
Scientists' political donations reflect polarization in academia—with implications for the public's trust in science
People who lean left politically reported an increase in trust in scientists during the COVID-19 pandemic, while those who lean right politically reported much lower levels of trust in scientists....
Suleiman reflects on resilience, girlhood, identity
Susan Rubin Suleiman remembers running, her mother’s hand in hers, as the sun rose. She was 5, and her mother had woken her in the middle of the night and hurried her...
An immersive tactile book for blind children
Children with visual impairment do not perceive the world in the same way as sighted people. As a result, they need specific educational tools, including children's books, that enhance their...
Australian students in rural areas are not 'behind' their city peers because of socioeconomic status
Major international and national tests show rural students, on average, do not do as well at school as their city peers.
Social media 'trust' or 'distrust' buttons could reduce spread of misinformation
The addition of "trust" and "distrust" buttons on social media, alongside standard "like" buttons, could help to reduce the spread of misinformation, finds a new experimental study led by University...