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How to host a virtual party that’s absolutely lit
Sometimes a hat can make an outfit. The same goes for parties and the PopSci team knows it. (Purbita Saha/)Follow all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage here, including tips on enjoying summer activities, ways...
Rajapaksa brothers solidify power in Sri Lanka elections
Sri Lanka's powerful Rajapaksa brothers were able to consolidate power Friday after their political party scored significant victories in parliamentary elections.
Premier, education minister defend Ontario's back-to-school plan amid class size concerns
Premier Doug Ford and his education minister continued to defend Ontario's back-to-school plan on Friday, with both unwilling to answer whether they will consider opting for smaller class sizes for...
Braves' Markakis gets walk-off HR in 1st start since return from opt out
Nick Markakis didn't wait long to make an impact on the Atlanta Braves after his return this week after an initial decision to opt out due to the coronavirus pandemic....
Smartwatch tracks medication levels to personalize treatments
Engineers have demonstrated that drug levels inside the body can be tracked in real time using a custom smartwatch that analyzes the chemicals found in sweat. This wearable technology could...
Worries about COVID-19 divide along racial, ethnic lines, state poll finds
More than three of every four Californians say that the COVID-19 pandemic poses a threat to their health and their finances, but the risks are felt far more acutely by...
Home-educated children left without qualifications as exams replaced with teacher-predicted grades, study shows
The cancelation of exams this year in favor of teacher-predicted grades has had a "significantly detrimental" impact on many home-educated children, who are not able to gain qualifications this summer,...
TikTok, Beijing say President Donald Trump's ban ignores facts, harms U.S.-China relations
The Chinese government and video-sharing platform TikTok slammed U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday after he signed an executive order barring the social app from doing business with firms in...
Texas Tech fires women's basketball coach Marlene Stollings after abuse claims
Texas Tech University has fired women's basketball coach Marlene Stollings after a dozen players left the team and a news report that detailed alleged abuse and harassment by coaches.
Q&A: A deep dive into the income gap between Black and non-Black Virginians
The socioeconomic gap between Black Americans and non-Black Americans hasn't changed considerably in a half-century, fueling assertions that many social institutions disproportionately exclude Blacks and are structurally racist, Hamilton Lombard...
Watch: Matthew McConaughey plays 'Off Songs, Song Off' on 'Tonight Show'
Matthew McConaughey joined Jimmy Fallon to play "Off Songs, Songs Off" on "The Tonight Show."
No one is truly there to help: Why so little is known about the reasons people go missing
As part of new research into missing persons in Australia, I have been asking people who return after disappearing what they needed or wanted. Mary, who has gone missing four...
UPI News Quiz: coronavirus, politics, TikTok, cow socialization
Coronavirus, politics, TikTok, cow socialization -- how closely did you follow the headlines this week? Take the UPI News Quiz for Aug. 7, 2020.
Urban beekeeping can be bad for wild bees
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the downside of urban beekeeping and whether 2020 might end up being the hottest year on record.
UPI News Quiz: Coronavirus, politics, TikTok, cow socialization
Coronavirus, politics, TikTok, cow socialization -- how closely did you follow the headlines this week? Take the UPI News Quiz for Aug. 7, 2020.
Sabrina Carpenter fulfills career goal with 'Work It'
"Work It" star and executive producer Sabrina Carpenter shares how the teen dance film represents the next step in her acting, singing and dancing career.
'She Dies Tomorrow' speaks to COVID fears, director Amy Seimetz says
Amy Seimetz wrote and directed "She Dies Tomorrow" as film to make the audience think, but now she finds every viewer is thinking about COVID-19.
COVID-19 stressing out U.S. more than other nations, survey says
Americans are faring much worse mentally and financially during the COVID-19 pandemic than citizens of other high-income countries around the world, according to an international analysis.
Children's pester power a future target for interventions
Children's pester power may contribute to improvements in their family's food environments. A new study highlights the potential for children to influence food consumption and habits at home.
California tops 10,000 coronavirus deaths
California's toll underscores how a state that was one hailed as a pandemic success story is now struggling to slow outbreaks.
Arizona school teacher testifies in-person classes place students into 'petri dish'
A coworker of an Arizona teacher who died after contracting COVID-19 said that returning to schools with in-person instruction will expose students, teachers and other staff to the virus.
Political experts see change on horizon amid pandemic
This year has been a shocking, “catastrophic” one for the country, filled with pandemic suffering, racial division, and death. But it has also produced moments of hope, inspired protests for racial justice powered...
Chances waning for unemployment relief for millions as talks sputter
For many Senate Republicans and House Democrats in swing districts, failure of the negotiations poses a major risk. They keep both sides talking.
Research explores the impacts of mobile phones for Maasai women
For a population that herds livestock across wide stretches of wild savanna, mobile phones are a boon to their economy and life. But few studies have investigated how this new...
How Disney fools your brain to make lines feel magically short
Not even a FastPass, FastPass+, or MaxPass can save you from the slow crawl of time. (Muti/)Waiting in line can test even the most patient person, but the happiest place on earth...
Finding the pause that brings peace and productivity
Many of us feel time-pressured, tethered to our smartphones so we can stay on top of work and home responsibilities. It can be tough to step off the daily merry-go-round, put our...
Harvard tests for COVID on campus
Harvard moved in early June to reopen its labs, where research in areas not connected to COVID-19 had been placed on hold since mid-March. As part of the plan, anyone who returned...
Completing the set: 'Coupon-collection behavior' reduces sex-ratio variation among families
A new analysis of sibling records from more than 300,000 individuals suggests that some parents continue to reproduce until they have children of both sexes.