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Schools Have No Good Options for Reopening during COVID-19
Bringing students back into classrooms or keeping them home can both have negative consequences -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
How racism and classism affect natural ecosystems
Structural racism and classism could profoundly affect the existence of flora and fauna in our cities, according to a recent landmark publication in the academic journal Science.
China says trade talks with U.S. will resume soon
U.S. and Chinese negotiators will resume trade talks "in the coming days" to review the "phase one" deal that led to a pause in the conflict, Beijing said Thursday.
Supportive stickers to help prevent suicide adorn B.C. bridge
Government-funded stickers have been installed at the Peterson Creek bridge in Kamloops, B.C., in an effort to prevent suicide.
Netflix: What's coming and going in September 2020
"Ratched," "Away," "The Devil All the Time" and "I'm Thinking of Ending Things" are headed to Netflix.
Quick fixes won't stop sexual harassment in academia, experts say
While many academic institutions are searching for ways to prevent sexual assault and sexual coercion among their faculty members, staff and students, they are failing to address the most common...
L.A. Mayor Garcetti orders power shut off at TikTok influencer house
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti ordered the power cut at a swanky Hollywood Hills residence that police say held parties in violation of public health orders and is the home...
Increasing graduation rates of students of color with more faculty of color
A new analysis published in Public Administration found that student graduation rates improve as more faculty employed by a college or university share sex and race/ethnic identities with students.
Facebook removes 790 QAnon groups
Facebook said it has removed 790 groups, 100 pages and 1,500 ads connected to the far right-wing conspiracy theory QAnon as the social media giant targets movements and organizations that...
Oscar De La Hoya, 47, resuming boxing career after 11-year retirement
Oscar De La Hoya, 47, is planning to end his retirement and resume his boxing career after a 12-year hiatus.
Words used to describe alcohol intoxication may give clues to drinking habits
Research suggests the language young adults use to describe the effects they feel from drinking may give insight into their drinking habits.
Older adults with existing depression show resilience during the pandemic
A multi-site study finds that seniors are more concerned with being infected with COVID-19 than the effects of social isolation.
We rely on science. Why is it letting us down when we need it most?
Science is suffering from a replication crisis. Too many landmark studies can't be repeated in independent labs, a process crucial to separating flukes and errors from solid results. The consequences...
Naming guides how 12-month-old infants encode and remember objects
Even for infants just beginning to speak their first words, the way an object is named guides infants' encoding, representation and memory for that object, according to new research. Encoding...
Supreme Court to hear Affordable Care Act challenge one week after election
The Supreme Court on Wednesday scheduled to hear arguments one week after Election Day in Republicans' lawsuit against the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act.
Watch: Will Butler rows a boat in 'Close My Eyes' music video
Will Butler released a video for "Close My Eyes," a new song from his third solo album, "Generations."
EU declines to recognize Belarus election; condemns violence against protesters
The European Union on Wednesday said it's didn't recognize the results of the Belarusian presidential election, which has spurred growing protests in the country.
Study sheds new light on certainty of opinions
Researchers for years have understood how attitudes held with certainty might predict behavior, but psychologists now suggest there may be a more general disposition at work that predicts the certainty...
Watch: Lili Reinhart 'psyched' for 'Riverdale' time jump
Lili Reinhart, who plays Betty Cooper on "Riverdale," discussed Season 5 of the CW series on "The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon."
Have you noticed any problems with the U.S. Postal Service in your area?
Have you noticed any issues with mail delivery or with the postal service in your area? How have these issues affected you? Share your experiences with The Times.
Mother bats use baby talk to communicate with their pups
When talking to babies, humans slow down their speech, raise their pitch and change the "color" of their voice. This 'baby talk,' as people know it, increases the infant's attention...
Researchers work to ensure accurate decoding in fragile quantum states
When computers share information with one another, the information gets encoded into bits, then decoded back into its original form. In the process, pieces of the information sometimes get scrambled,...
Research challenges popular belief that 'unbridled ambition' costs female candidates votes
New research looking at voters' perception of gender and aspiration suggests that voters do not penalize ambitious women candidates seeking political office, contrary to popular belief.
Building a wearable that can catch you when you stumble
Tripping over clutter or missing a stair-step can be much more than an annoyance. For older adults, especially, the consequences of stumbling and falling can be costly on every dimension....
Joseph Duggar, wife Kendra expecting third child
"Counting On" stars Joseph Duggar and Kendra Duggar said they're "thrilled" to be expecting their third child.
What can ants and termites teach us about fighting disease?
You live in a crowded underground city with everyone you know. A relative comes home, and you can tell that they've been exposed to something that could get you all...
In Photos: Moments from Tyler Perry's career
Actor and director Tyler Perry, best known for his "Madea" saga, is receiving the Governors Award at the upcoming Emmy Awards ceremony. Here's a look back at his career through...
Gallup: Satisfaction with treatment of Black Americans at record low
Overall satisfaction in the United States with the treatment of Black persons has fallen this year to a record low, Gallup said in a new survey Wednesday.