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Policymakers should pre-plan for earthquake cordon use
Otago researchers examining the impacts of post-earthquake cordons on residents and businesses say policy makers should pre-plan for cordon use to minimize negative outcomes.
The music app that helps school children play in socially distanced orchestras
A team of musicians, composers, technologists and performers at the University of Sussex have developed an app called Syncphonia, which helps students to play music in socially distanced ensembles.
Working out at home? Here’s how to keep your house from smelling like a gym.
That sweat drop you feel rolling down your face during your planks, is the enemy. (Karl Solano / Pexels/)Even with gyms reopening at limited capacity, it’s still safer to exercise at home...
Watch: Liam Payne confirms engagement, performs 'Midnight' on 'GMA'
One Direction singer Liam Payne performed on "Good Morning America" following his engagement to his girlfriend, Maya Henry.
Column: Airlines say they may have been money-grubbing fee junkies before, but no longer
United, Delta and American patted themselves on the back for getting rid of $200 change fees. So why did they charge them in the first place?
Stanley Cup playoffs: Avalanche continue rally vs. Stars, force Game 7
The Colorado Avalanche continue to rally to remain in the Stanley Cup playoffs and used their latest victory to force a Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinals series with...
Climate change and the tyranny of psychological distance
UNSW Sydney's Professor Ben Newell has been researching climate change psychology for a decade and his work focuses on how to tackle the preconceived notions people have which cloud their...
Another 881,000 U.S. workers file new unemployment claims
Another 881,000 U.S. workers have filed for new unemployment benefits, the Labor Department said in its weekly report Thursday.
Ontario's back-to-school plan has no mandatory COVID-19 testing. Here's why experts say it's the right call
With two million Ontario students heading back to school this month amid a global pandemic, the provincial government says there is no scenario in which a student will be required...
Quebec City karaoke night outbreak now linked to 10 secondary cases, including 3 in schools
A karaoke night at a Quebec City bar has been linked to a growing number of cases of COVID-19, including several at local schools, and there are reports the bar's customers flouted...
Letters to the Editor: Why school closures are a 'ticking time bomb' for society
Kindergartners benefit from socializing with their classmates. The effects of videoconference overload and at-home learning will be felt for years.
Researchers identify five types of cat owner
Cat owners fall into five categories in terms of their attitudes to their pets' roaming and hunting, according to a new study.
Familial incarceration negatively impacts mental health for African American women
More than half of all African American women in the United States report having at least one family member who is incarcerated, causing higher levels of depressive symptoms and psychological...
Kenosha mayor lifts curfew, citing nights of relative peace
More than a week after protests in the Wisconsin city of Kenosha erupted following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, officials have ended a state of emergency curfew, citing several...
Dwayne Johnson announces he and his family are recovering from COVID-19
Dwayne Johnson said Wednesday that he, his wife, Lauren Hashian, and his two daughters are "on the mend" after testing positive for COVID-19 about three weeks ago.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and his family tested positive for the coronavirus
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson shared some unfortunate news on his home front: He and his family tested positive for the coronavirus.
Mets Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver, 75, dies of dementia, COVID-19
Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver, who helped guide the New York Mets to a World Series title in 1969, has died at age 75.
Hall of Fame pitcher, Mets legend Tom Seaver dies at 75
Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver, who helped guide the New York Mets to a World Series title in 1969, has died at age 75.
For vulnerable families, the pandemic's effect on mental health is swift and harsh
In just a few months, the COVID-19 pandemic swiftly and substantially worsened mental health among US hourly service workers and their children -- especially those experiencing multiple hardships, according to...
The science behind how an aircraft glides
Today, gliding is so commonplace, we don't think to ask when we see a plane or a helicopter doing it. (Carlo Giambarresi/)This story originally featured on Flying Magazine.I was quite young when...
Column: I thought the Apocalypse would involve fewer Zoom meetings and more lava. Lessons of 2020
The good news: Plague, fire, political corruption and social media are not the four horsemen of the Apocalypse. The bad news: There's no heavenly or magical fix for all our...
How screen time and green time may affect youth psychological outcomes
Less screen time and more green time are associated with better psychological outcomes among children and adolescents, according to a new study.
Gamifying interventions may improve mental health
A new randomized control trial has found that turning mobile mental health intervention into a smartphone game can potentially improve well-being. The five-week study shows that gamifying the content of...
Insights into behavior during Chimney Tops 2 Fire could improve evacuation planning
To understand what motivates people to evacuate during a wildfire, researchers surveyed affected residents. Their analysis of the responses identified key factors at play, including risk perception, gender, warnings from...
Wear a mask while having sex with someone new, Canada's top doctor suggests
Skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex with a new partner to protect yourself from catching the coronavirus, Canada's chief public health officer said on Wednesday, adding...
Heavy electronic media use in late childhood linked to lower academic performance
A new study of 8- to 11-year olds reveals an association between heavy television use and poorer reading performance, as well as between heavy computer use and poorer numeracy--the ability...
Garcetti shuts off power at Cahuenga Pass party house after COVID-19 violations
The move is at least the second time the city has disconnected utility service at a residence accused of hosting crowded gatherings amid stay-at-home orders.
Look: Stray Kids tease 'We Go,' 'Wow,' 'My Universe' from 'In Life'
K-pop group Stray Kids shared a highlight medley featuring three songs from its repackaged album "In Life."