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REM sleep tunes eating behavior
Despite our broad understanding of the different brain regions activated during rapid-eye-movement sleep, little is known about what this activity serves for. Researchers have now discovered that the activation of...
Men Scoring Higher on ‘Man Box’ Scale are Prone to Violence, Mental Illness
Researchers at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and Promundo-US found that men who harbor more harmful attitudes about masculinity—including beliefs about aggression and homophobia—also tend toward bullying, sexual harassment, depression and suicidal thoughts. The...
Journalists’ Twitter use shows them talking within smaller bubbles
Journalists in Washington, D.C., have long been accused of living in a “Beltway bubble,” isolated from the broader public, talking too much to each other. Their interactions on Twitter, however,...
China's new amphibious warship begins sea trials
The first of a new class of China's amphibious warships began sea trials this week, according to photos on Chinese social media platforms.
Aging baby boomers less sharp than their parents, study says
Aging baby boomers may not be as mentally sharp as their parents were, a new study suggests -- raising questions about what the pattern could mean for future dementia rates.
Brain waves can be used to predict future pain sensitivity
Rhythms produced by the brain can reliably be used to predict how sensitive we are to pain, new research shows.
Placebos prove powerful even when people know they're taking one
Researchers have demonstrated that placebos reduce brain markers of emotional distress even when people know they are taking one.
Want your cat to stay in purrr-fect health? Watch out for heart disease
As evidenced by the countless adoring posts, cute videos and laugh-out-loud memes on social media, people love their furry feline friends. But keeping cats happy and healthy isn't always easy.
Police called to mansion party in Holmby Hills after mayor pledges stricter enforcement
Police were sent to a wedding reception at a mansion in the tony Holmby Hills area Wednesday night in response to multiple noise complaints.
Raucous parties, young adults fueling California's COVID-19 crisis
At frat houses and Hollywood mansions, parties that defy public health orders are fueling a coronavirus surge in the young, which experts say will have dire consequences.
Drivers respond to pre-crash warnings with levels of attentive 'gaze'
Engineers conducted open road testing of three collision avoidance systems and demonstrated that a drivers' visual behavior in response to an alert generated from a collision avoidance system can be...
Childhood connection to nature has many benefits but is not universally positive, finds review
A literature review finds that children are happier and more likely to protect the natural world when they have a greater connection to it, but this connection is complex and...
Research explores the impacts of mobile phones for Maasai women
Mobile phones have the power to change the lives of women living in remote communities by reducing barriers to information and increasing access to local economies. However, the introduction of...
Cameron Diaz found 'peace' after retiring from acting
"Charlie's Angels" star Cameron Diaz discussed her decision to stop acting and retreat from Hollywood.
Small towns have highest risk of intimate partner violence
Despite common perceptions that big cities have more violence, women living in small towns are most at risk of violence from current or former spouses and partners, according to a...
South Korea president expresses regret over North’s dam decision
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said North Korea's decision to open the floodgates of a border dam without notifying Seoul was an "unfortunate" decision.
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.
Kelis expecting third child: 'We're adding one more!'
Singer and chef Kelis is expecting her third child, her second with her husband, Mike Mora.
Q&A: How coronavirus is putting a spotlight on sex differences in medicine
More than six months into the coronavirus crisis, data show that not just age, but also biological sex plays a pivotal role in the manifestation and response to Covid-19, with more...
Chelsea Houska expecting fourth child: 'I already have a bump'
"Teen Mom 2" star Chelsea Houska is expecting her fourth child, her third with her husband, Cole DeBoer.
Younger House members a bit more bipartisan, study shows
Younger members of the U.S. House of Representatives are more likely to work across the aisle than their older colleagues, a new study shows.
Beirut explosion: the disaster was exceptional but events leading up to it were not, say researchers
At the time of writing at least 100 people have lost their lives and a further 4,000 have been wounded following an explosion in the Port of Beirut. While the...
Researchers reveal patterns of sexual abuse in religious settings
A recent literature review by a University of Alberta cult expert and his former graduate student paints a startling and consistent picture of institutional secrecy and widespread protection of those...
COVID-19 a perfect storm for conspiracy theories
As the global count of COVID-19 infections heads towards the 20M mark, the pandemic has created what the World Health Organisation calls an 'infodemic," giving conspiracy groups a bigger platform...
Seth Rogen takes on dual roles in 'American Pickle'
Seth Rogen, facing visual effects challenges in playing two characters in HBO Max's "An American Pickle," decided to add one more: He'd grow his own beard for one of them.
California's Latinos, Black people feel effects of pandemic most acutely, poll finds
Black and Latino voters, especially those who mostly speak Spanish, are far more likely than white voters to report the virus has had an impact on jobs and health.
Gallup poll: More than half of Americans 'uncomfortable' flying amid COVID-19
More than half of Americans who have flown somewhere over the past year say they're not comfortable with air travel in the age of coronavirus, a new Gallup survey showed...
Study: Women's in-class participation, performance increase with more female peers, instructors
Because 60% of biology undergraduates nationwide are female, the life sciences have long been thought to enjoy more gender equity than other STEM fields. But a new BYU study challenges...