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Vaping increases COVID-19 risk among teens, young adults, study finds
Teens and young adults who vape are up to seven times more likely to be infected with COVID-19 than peers who don't use e-cigarettes, according to a study published Tuesday...
Parents concerned about coronavirus seek alternatives to classroom learning
Parents concerned about COVID-19 are looking for alternatives to classroom learning. Some families have the resources to help their children adapt, but there are concerns about the students who will...
Scotland's exam result crisis: assessment and social justice in a time of COVID-19
Anger and confusion followed the release of this year's Scottish Qualification Agency (SQA) results, the first of the UK nations to publish school results in the aftermath of COVID-19. About...
Universities should learn from assessment methods used during the pandemic—and cut down on exams for good
Timed written examinations continue to dominate university assessment. In most professions, the need to recall and write down specific information from memory under timed conditions is rare. Yet every year...
Study shows inbreeding reduces cooperation in banded mongooses
Inbreeding can reduce cooperation in banded mongooses according to a recent study by researchers.
Lakers' Kyle Kuzma hits game-winning 3-pointer vs. Nuggets
Kyle Kuzma drained a 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a dramatic win over the Denver Nuggets in a seeding game in Orlando, Fla.
To change coronavirus behaviours, think like a marketer
COVID-19 has been a humbling experience. From a frayed pandemic early-warning system to a shortage of personal protective equipment for front-line workers, public health experts have been playing catch up.
Look: Bindi Irwin expecting first child with Chandler Powell
Bindi Irwin, the daughter of late "Crocodile Hunter" star Steve Irwin, is expecting her first child with her husband, Chandler Powell.
Watch: Dua Lipa interviews Gwen Stefani as guest host of 'Kimmel'
Dua Lipa took over as host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and interviewed Gwen Stefani about living on a ranch in Oklahoma with her boyfriend Blake Shelton.
Impact of COVID-19 has created stark discrepancies in students' experiences of taking A Levels, says new study
Research from the University of Birmingham and University of Nottingham has indicated some stark discrepancies in students' experiences of taking A-levels this year.
3 ways to study better, according to cognitive research
Whether you are a student or the parent of one contending with coronavirus school closures, this year "back to school" means studying under some unusual circumstances.
Black, Latino renters far more likely to be facing housing displacement during pandemic
A new study of the magnitude, pattern and causes of COVID-19's impact on California housing reveals that Blacks and Latinos are more than twice as likely as whites to be...
COVID-19 could have a lasting, positive impact on workplace culture
The COVID-19 lockdown has become synonymous with working from home for many people. While some research has suggested that remote work can be isolating, it also makes the competing priorities...
U.S. women's soccer star Sam Mewis signs with Manchester City
United States Women's National Team star Sam Mewis has joined English club Manchester City.
Thailand warns anti-government protesters calling for royal reform
Authorities in Thailand are warning anti-government protesters against pushing too hard for reform.
San Quentin coronavirus disaster exposes a dangerous road to 'herd immunity'
The disastrous situation unfolding at California's oldest prison over the last two months is shaping up to be the latest of several cautionary tales of how many people must get...
Tensions rise on coronavirus handling as the media take control of the accountability narrative
Media coverage of disasters follows a broadly similar trajectory, even though the disasters themselves might take very different forms.
No one's talking about winter yet. When it comes to COVID-19, here's why we should
It's still summer in Canada, with temperatures well above zero in most of the country. So it's no surprise people aren't talking about winter. But with temperatures set to drop...
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Tuesday
Russia on Tuesday became the first country to officially register a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use, despite international skepticism from the scientific community. President Vladimir Putin said...
San Quentin coronavirus disaster exposes a dangerous road to 'herd immunity'
The disastrous situation unfolding at California's oldest prison over the last two months is shaping up to be the latest of several cautionary tales of how many people must get...
The safest way to travel during the pandemic
Think about how many people you'll bump into, and how long you'll be in transit, before booking those tickets. (Pexels/)Summer is in full swing, and nobody would blame you if a trip...
Op-Ed: Tips for panicked parents on how to survive distance learning this fall
As a parent or guardian in the time of COVID, remember you are already a teacher — and that learning opportunities are everywhere.
Chasing a COVID-free workplace: New mobile test aims to identify sick employees on the job
New Gold Inc. is turning to a new test that can diagnose COVID-19 cases in as little as one hour outside a lab setting in the hope of keeping its...
Study: Increased presence of law enforcement officers in schools does not improve safety
Concern over the safety of students, teachers, and administrators in U.S. schools continues to grow, in part as a result of school shootings. In response, partnerships between schools and law...
New model shows how voting behavior can drive political parties apart
Over the last few decades, the divide between the two major political parties in the United States has deepened. Studies of Congressional voting patterns show that politicians take increasingly polarized...
On This Day, Aug. 11: Eunice Kennedy Shriver dies at 88
On Aug. 11, 2009, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, younger sister of President John Kennedy, died in a Cape Cod, Mass., hospital. She was 88.
Protesters, police clash for a second night after Belarusian election
Protesters and police clashed in the streets of Minsk on Monday as demonstrations continued against the election of incumbent authoritarian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to a sixth term.
Mathematical patterns developed by Alan Turing help researchers understand bird behavior
Scientists from the University of Sheffield have used mathematical modelling to understand why flocks of long-tailed tits segregate themselves into different parts of the landscape.