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Research suggests bias against natural hair limits job opportunities for black women
New research suggests Black women with natural hairstyles, such as curly afros, braids or twists, are often perceived as less professional than Black women with straightened hair, particularly in industries...
U.S. Health Secretary Alex Azar visits Lee Teng-hui memorial in Taiwan
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar visited a memorial for late Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui on Wednesday as China condemned the United States for the Taiwan trip.
Britons hope to keep sustainable habits beyond COVID-19 lockdown, research suggests
Britons are keen to continue with low-carbon lifestyle choices adopted during lockdown, according to research by The University of Manchester and Cardiff University.
Inspired by essential workers, teenage brothers use a 3D printer to make face shields
After seeing the impact of the coronavirus on Filipino healthcare workers, Tenzing and Zubin Carvalho came to the rescue and donated 12,500 face shields to nursing homes, schools and hospitals.
Billionaire media mogul Sumner Redstone dies at 97
Sumner Redstone, who turned a family-owned chain of drive-in movie theaters into a major U.S. media empire, has died at the age of 97, his company said Wednesday.
Predicting A-level grades accurately 'near-impossible task'
Predicting A-level grades is a "near-impossible task," and the system needs to be overhauled to reduce inaccuracies that can lead to unfair disadvantages for some students, says new research from...
Lillard lifts Blazers into playoff picture with 61 vs. Mavericks
Damian Lillard left defenders in the dust and set the nets on fire for a second consecutive game with a 61-point barrage to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a...
Joe Biden's choice of Kamala Harris as VP hailed in political, economic circles
The selection of California Sen. Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's running mate on the Democratic ticket has been met largely with praise in many political and economic circles.
Insider trading has become more subtle
Insider trading comes in two main forms: arguably legal and clearly illegal.
Selfish genes take sides in the battle of the sexes
Men may have a surprising genetic advantage over women, according to new research carried out at the University of St Andrews.
COVID-19 is hitting tipped workers hard
Even prior to COVID-19, tipped workers suffered from the inadequacies of the United States' social safety net and minimum wage standards.
New study outlines how work from home could adapt to continue effectively
The first international empirical study of work from home shows there are benefits that could be maintained after the pandemic.
Watch: Orlando Bloom says he's excited to have a 'little daddy's girl' on 'Tonight Show'
Orlando Bloom discussed how it feels to be an expectant father and how he already loves his baby girl while appearing on "The Tonight Show."
Gallup poll: Confidence in medical system way up; at record low for police
Americans' confidence in the medical and public school systems have reached double-figure highs while confidence in law enforcement reached an all-time low, according to a new Gallup survey Wednesday.
Angelina Jolie: Why children suffer more violence amid COVID-19
By the time we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, preventable violence will have scarred the lives — and even cost the lives — of children in the U.S.
Venice nurtures its lagoon back to health
Venice may be famed for Saint Mark's Square or the Bridge of Sighs, but the Italian city has another jewel that is often overlooked: its lagoon.
Narcissists don't learn from their mistakes because they don't see them
Narcissists don't learn from their mistakes because they don't acknowledge them, a new study shows.
Examining Congress members' popularity on Instagram
With a "virtual campaign season" underway due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social media platforms will be a particularly important way for candidates to build a following and connect with voters....
First generation university students need more guidance navigating education system
Young people who are the first in their family to go to university are less likely to attend an elite institution and are more likely to drop out than those...
New research identifies business travel as driver of economic growth
New research from Harvard's Growth Lab finds a direct link between a country's incoming business travel and the growth of new and existing industries. The findings, published in the journal...
How anxiety—and hope—can drive new product adoption
Researchers from University of New South Wales, University of Southern California, and Imperial College London published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that analyzes how varying levels of...
Bias more likely in medical journals that accept reprint fees, study says
Researchers report that journals that accept reprint fees -- let companies pay to republish their articles -- were three times more likely to contain articles written by authors who have...
Health disparities among former NFL players
Among former NFL players, Black, Hawaiian, and athletes from other racial backgrounds report worse physical, mental health outcomes than white players. The widest health gaps emerged between Black and white...
Athletics' Laureano suspended six games for brawl; Astros' Cintron gets 20
Major League Baseball has suspended Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano six games and Houston Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron 20 games for their roles in Sunday's benches-clearing incident.
Evolutionary theory of economic decisions
When survival over generations is the end game, researchers say it makes sense to undervalue long shots that could be profitable and overestimate the likelihood of rare bad outcomes.
Aging memories may not be 'worse, 'just 'different'
A study adds nuance to the idea that an aging memory is a poor one and finds a potential correlation between the way people process the boundaries of events and...
Mathematical patterns developed by Alan Turing help researchers understand bird behavior
Scientists have used mathematical modelling to understand why flocks of long-tailed tits segregate themselves into different parts of the landscape.
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your commute?
The pandemic has forced thousands of workplaces to quickly adjust to remote work. Will your employer keep some of those changes in place permanently?