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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.
I'm scared of being called a hero: Nurse who works on the frontlines of COVID-19
Anna Trowbridge is a Vancouver emergency room nurse and sketch artist. She reflects on the frontline experiences of essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic through her drawings.
New York Rangers win NHL draft lottery, first chance at Alexis Lafreniere
The New York Rangers won Monday's NHL draft lottery and will have the first chance to select consensus No. 1 overall pick Alexis Lafreniere.
Nigerian gospel singer, 22, sentenced to death for blasphemy in Sharia court
An upper-Nigerian Sharia court sentenced a 22-year-old gospel singer to death by hanging for alleged blasphemy in a song the singer wrote and published on WhatsApp.
Coronavirus surging among children, teenagers in California
Coronavirus cases among children and teenagers are surging in California, up 150% last month, a rate that outpaces COVID-19 cases overall and establishes minors as a small but growing share...
Maryland woman collects her second large lottery jackpot
A Maryland woman who scratched off a $57,777 lottery jackpot is no stranger to the winner's circle -- the jackpot was her second large prize in recent years.
Dozens of public health officials across the U.S. have resigned or been fired amid COVID-19
Vilified, threatened with violence and in some cases suffering from burnout, dozens of state and local public health officials around the U.S. have resigned or have been fired amid the...
Watch: Woman celebrates 103rd birthday by getting first tattoo
A Michigan woman celebrated her 103rd birthday and being sprung from lockdown at a nursing home by trying something new: getting her first tattoo.
Letters to the Editor: Trump is again trying to save us from a crisis he created. Don't fall for it
President Trump's executive orders on coronavirus relief came after Republicans negotiated in bad faith in Congress.
Schooling is critical for cognitive health throughout life
New research suggests that education provides little to no protection against the onset of cognitive declines later in life. It can, however, boost the cognitive skills people develop earlier in...
Antonio Banderas reveals positive COVID-19 test results on his 60th birthday
Actor Antonio Banderas revealed on Monday, his 60th birthday, that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is feeling "confident" that he'll recover soon.
Fate of college football likely decided this week as athletes express desire to play
Many of college football's most prominent stars make their case for saving the 2020 season as administrators mull what to do amid coronavirus crisis.
Income affects ability to social distance during COVID-19 pandemic
Richer communities have been more likely to stay home during the pandemic than poorer ones, according to scientists from the University of California, Davis.
Watch: Sheryl Crow shares video for new 'Woman in the White House'
Sheryl Crow released a video for the 2020 version of her 2012 song "Woman in the White House."
Katherine Schwarzenegger gives birth to first child with Chris Pratt
"Guardians of the Galaxy" star Chris Pratt and his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, welcomed their first child together, daughter Lyla Maria.
Lebanese prime minister resigns as blast deaths pass 200
Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab and two more officials resigned Monday in a nationally televised statement as the death toll from a pair of explosions at the port of Beirut...
Successful school instruction is digital—but not exclusively
Secondary school students perform better in natural sciences and mathematics and are more motivated when digital tools are used in instruction. However, success depends on the design of the tools...
Individual differences in the brain
If selection reinforces a behavior, brain activities soon change as well.