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TV-watching snackers beware: You won't notice you're full if your attention is elsewhere
Eating while doing something perceptually-demanding makes it more difficult to notice when you feel full, shows new research.
Adaptation in single neurons provides memory for language processing
To understand language, we have to remember the words that were uttered and combine them into an interpretation. How does the brain retain information long enough to accomplish this, despite...
Column: Bill Plaschke talks about experiencing COVID-19
L.A. Times sports columnist Bill Plaschke talks about experiencing COVID-19. Yes, he says, it's really as bad as you've heard.
Biden, Harris slam Trump COVID-19 response in first joint public appearance
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his selection for vice president, Kamala Harris, appeared together in public for the first time Wednesday as they criticized the Trump administration's coronavirus response
New study suggests ADHD- like behavior helps spur entrepreneurial activity
Many people have experienced a few nights of bad sleep that resulted in shifting attention spans, impulsive tendencies and hyperactivity the next day—all behaviors resembling ADHD. A new study found...
Young children would rather explore than get rewards
Young children will pass up rewards they know they can collect to explore other options, a new study suggests. Researchers found that when adults and 4- to 5-year-old children played...
Mexican Consulate in L.A. opens new coronavirus testing center
The testing center was opened in an effort to better serve Latinos, who have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
Angels lineup vs. Oakland Athletics: Griffin Canning on the mound as team eyes sweep
The starting lineup for the Los Angeles Angels against the Oakland Athletics on Aug. 12.
Navajo Nation president seeks clemency for death row inmate Lezmond Mitchell
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez has appealed to President Donald Trump to grant clemency to a death row prisoner scheduled to be executed later this month.
NDP asks auditor general to investigate procurement process for private surgical facilities
The Opposition NDP alleges Health Minister Tyler Shandro and other senior government officials have politically interfered in the procurement process for private surgical facilities.
Look: Baekhyun, Mark, Lucas appear in photos for SuperM's '100'
K-pop stars Baekhyun, Mark and Lucas appear in teasers for SuperM's "100," a single from the group's album "Super One."
Study points to health disparities among former NFL players
A career in professional football may yield an array of health benefits that extend beyond playing years: NFL players engage in vigorous training, tend to be more educated than other men in...
Tuition Assistance Program gives eligible staff discounts on tuition
For many Harvard staffers, the dream of getting a University degree can be an affordable reality thanks to the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), which lets eligible employees take Harvard classes at a steep...
Nail your Zoom job interview: How to prepare and what to wear, according to pros
Is your next job interview over video chat? Don't stress. We asked the pros for their tips on nailing your next Zoom interview.
Teens' social media use does not raise risk for depression, study finds
New findings refute popular wisdom and may provide relief to parents and educators concerned with adolescents' heavy use of social media -- particularly during the COVID-19 crisis.
Artificial intelligence examines best ways to keep parolees from recommitting crimes
Starting a new life is difficult for criminals transitioning from prison back to regular society. To help those individuals, Purdue University Polytechnic Institute researchers are using artificial intelligence to uncover...
Study suggests animals think probabilistically to distinguish contexts
Among the many things rodents have taught neuroscientists is that, in a region called the hippocampus, the brain creates a new map for every unique spatial context — for instance, a different...
How World War I strengthened women’s suffrage
While American women had been fighting for the right to vote for decades prior to the ratification of the 19th Amendment on August 18, 1920, it was not until World...
Kamala Harris likely will boost enthusiasm for Joe Biden among Black voters
Joe Biden’s pick of U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-California) as his vice presidential running mate on Aug. 11 will likely boost enthusiasm for him among Black voters, said Alvin Tillery, associate...
Stevie Nicks fears COVID-19: 'If I get it, I will probably never sing again'
In one of the most dramatic celebrity coronavirus messages so far, singer Stevie Nicks is imploring younger people to wear a mask.
Watchdog: Diplomat Woody Johnson made improper remarks in London
A watchdog report on Wednesday concluded that President Donald Trump's ambassador to Britain has made inappropriate comments during his tenure in London on sensitive topics like race, religion and sex.
Security gap allows eavesdropping on mobile phone calls
Calls via the LTE mobile network, also known as 4G, are encrypted and should therefore be tap-proof. However, researchers have shown that this is not always the case. They were...
OECD countries' politicians follow each other
The more democratic a country is, the greater the probability that its politicians decide in the same way as in neighboring countries, without further analysis. This is according a research...
Pope Francis says COVID-19 crisis has exposed 'broadest social ills'
Pope Francis said Wednesday that personal and collective individualism and indifference brought on by the coronavirus pandemic is damaging human relationships and growing a "throwaway culture."
Alberta Wheel Girls: Support group helps connect women in wheelchairs
It’s just past 11 a.m. and 15 women with spinal-cord injuries settle in front of their computers to take part in an all-female wheelchair support group.
Look: Viola Davis buys birthplace on former plantation on her 55th birthday
"How to Get Away with Murder" star Viola Davis purchased the house where she was born, located on a former plantation, as a birthday gift to herself.
Watch: Tennessee woman's driver's license bears photo of empty chair
A Tennessee woman was left surprised and confused when she received her new driver's license in the mail and noticed something missing from the photo -- herself.
Thousands arrested in Belarus amid outcry over election
Belarus authorities have arrested more than 6,000 demonstrators over the past three days amid substantial opposition to election results that declared President Alexander Lukashenko the winner of another term.