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Affirmative action incentivizes high schoolers to perform better, new research shows
California voters will be asked to approve a return to affirmative action on Nov. 3 with Proposition 16, which would restore the right of the state's colleges and universities to...
Max Ehrich voices love for Demi Lovato on her 28th birthday
Max Ehrich penned a loving birthday tribute to Demi Lovato following their engagement.
Affirmative action incentivizes high schoolers to perform better, new research shows
Affirmative action is a contentious issue across the globe, hotly debated in countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Nigeria and Brazil, as well as in the United States. While...
Look: Gucci Mane shares sonogram amid Keyshia Ka'oir's pregnancy
"Still Remember" rapper Gucci Mane and his wife, Keyshia Ka'oir, are expecting their first child together.
'Warrior' Season 2 to premiere Oct. 2 on Cinemax
"Warrior," an action-drama series based on writings by Bruce Lee, will return for a second season in October.
Author Michael Pollan discusses how caffeine changed the world
It is the world’s most-used drug, one many of us simply refuse to live without, opting for addiction over the loss of that first, or second, or in some cases third cup...
Max Ehrich voices love for Demi Lovato on her 28th birthday
Max Ehrich penned a loving birthday tribute to Demi Lovato following their engagement.
Anorexia may stunt young women's growth
Girls with anorexia nervosa can have stunted growth and may not reach their full height potential, according to a new study.
Protocols, resources for returning to Harvard’s campus
Starting Sunday, Harvard College students will begin to arrive on campus. The residential student body will look different than before; only about 25 percent of undergraduates, primarily first-years, along with a limited number...
How a simple nudge can motivate workers to save for retirement
Motivating people to save for retirement isn’t easy. Fraught decisions around when to start a nest egg, how much to set aside, and where to invest can be so overwhelming...
Nearly half of teens who vape say they want to quit
Behind the headlines about skyrocketing rates of vaping among teens is another troubling story: young vapers who want to quit but can’t. A national survey of 14,798 young people, published...
Faculty of Arts and Sciences unveils its anti-racism agenda
Edgerley Family Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) Claudine Gay announced Thursday a robust anti-racism agenda in a message to faculty, students, and staff, prioritizing six areas of action. Calling...
An active lifestyle reduces fearfulness in dogs - differences between breeds are great
The more dogs are engaged in activities and the more diverse experiences and canine friends they have, the less fearful they are in new situations and environments. Genes also play...
Generic public health messages work best at shifting dietary behaviors
A new health economics study warns that health information which offers specific advice tailored to individuals can inadvertently often backfire.
Endless phone calls, painful conversations part of COVID contact tracing in B.C.'s hardest hit region
A team of up to 250 people have placed more than 170,000 phone calls since the first positive cases were identified in February to people in the Fraser Health region...
In photos: Moments from Joe Biden's career
Former Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to formally accept the Democratic nomination for president on August 20, 2020 from his Delaware home. The Democratic National Convention is being held...
'The Girlfriend Experience' Season 3 begins production in London
"The Girlfriend Experience" Season 3, starring Julia Goldani Telles, Oliver Masucci and Frank Dillane, has started filming.
Telehealth skyrocketing among older adults
More older Americans have been seeing their doctors virtually since the pandemic began than ever before, a new poll finds.
Yukon students go back to class for the 1st time since COVID-19 shutdown
Schools will not look the same as when they shut down in March, featuring distanced desks and a lot more hand sanitizer.
Shifting public health messaging about face coverings could improve uptake
Encouraging the public to see face masks as a social practice, which they can use to express their cultural background or their personality, could encourage more people to use them...
Most Americans oppose universal basic income, Pew Research poll shows
Most Americans do not favor the notion of a universal basic income in the United States -- an idea that's gained more popularity amid post-COVID-19 economic challenges, a new survey...
Flint water crisis: Michigan 'agrees to pay $600m'
The crisis left at least 12 dead and exposed tens of thousands of children to lead poisoning.
An active and social lifestyle reduces fearfulness in dogs, but differences between breeds are great
Noise sensitivity, fear of novel situations, and, for example, fear of slippery surfaces and heights are common behavioral problems among dogs. According to a behavioral survey of nearly 14,000 dogs...
Trying to use your phone less? Get a smartwatch.
Look at that: This guy's not distracted by social media. (Björn Antonissen/Unsplash/)It’s traditional to start an article like this by proclaiming that everyone spends too much time staring at screens. And, while some...
'Catastrophe' or 'new era'? Mail shake-up at L.A. public housing complex alarms residents
Mail would no longer be delivered to residents' doors at Mar Vista Gardens under a new plan. Officials say it would keep letter carriers safer, but residents are skeptical.
The best children’s utensils sets for neat eating
Utensils made for them. (Providence Doucet via Unsplash/)It’s no secret that toddlers are notoriously messy diners who’d rather squish, squeeze, and slam their food than actually eat it. But with the right set...
People trust decisions made by groups, but information markets are more accurate
Organizations that use ad hoc groups or committees to make decisions might do better to crowdsource their decisions, says forthcoming UC Riverside-led research.
How a simple nudge can motivate workers to save for retirement
Motivating people to save for retirement isn't easy. Fraught decisions around when to start a nest egg, how much to set aside, and where to invest can be so overwhelming...