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Pandemic portraits: Celebrity photographer Brian Bowen Smith documents epic American road trip
Photographer Brian Bowen Smith's planned photo book, "Drivebys," will document portraits of American pandemic life — shot through his truck window during an epic cross-country road trip.
Schools can do more to help students cope with trauma, says education report
Policymakers and schools are being urged to use social and emotional learning to help students cope with traumatic events, such as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the recent bushfires.
Pigeon pecking order found to be driven by weight
A team of researchers from the University of London and Monash University has found that pigeon pecking order is driven by weight and that a given pecking order can be...
People's experience of homelessness support proves housing and intensive help is life changing
Giving a unique insight into the lives of people trapped in the cycle of homelessness, a study including three years of interviews with people details how their lives have dramatically...
COVID-19 pandemic may delay college graduation for students of color
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a striking, paradoxical impact on low-income and minority college students. At least 30% of Black, Latino and Asian American students say the pandemic has increased...
Understanding why some children enjoy TV more than others
New research shows that children's own temperament could be driving the amount of TV they watch. The research shows how the brain responses of 10-month-old babies watching a clip from...
Watch: Alanis Morissette on being labeled 'angry' during her early career
"You Oughta Know" singer Alanis Morissette discussed how she was depicted as "angry" during her early career.
Clear masks help the hard of hearing, but they could benefit everybody
Founded in 2017, ClearMask makes plastic face guards for surgeons and other medical practitioners. Now it's turning its attention to pandemic equipment. (Courtesy of ClearMask/)Allysa Dittmar still remembers the day clearly. While undergoing...
A decade after the Occupy movement, a new digital archive chronicles its history—and continuing influence
Launched at Case Western Reserve University this summer, the open-source Occupy Archive offers citizens and scholars a chance to revisit the multi-faceted movement—and recognize its roots in contemporary calls for...
Knife crime: why young people need to get a say in their rehabilitation
Knife crime hit a record high in England and Wales before the COVID-19 lockdown came into place—with police reporting 46,265 cases for the year to March. The recent report by...
Grooming behavior reveals complex social networks among dairy cows
By tracking the grooming behaviors of dairy cows, researchers have gained new insights into the formation and evolution of social networks among cows.
'I don't know what I'm supposed to do.' Parents in distress over school opening online
Reactions ranged from relief to disbelief from some LAUSD parents after the district and United Teachers Los Angeles struck a deal Monday for online learning.
Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout homers in first at-bat as new dad
Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout hit a home run in his first at-bat since he became a dad to help lead his squad to a win against the Seattle...
COVID Alert app could result in some people being ID'd
The federal government's new COVID Alert app doesn't offer 100 per cent privacy and could allow some who test positive for the coronavirus to be identified, particularly those who live in...
Lacy Clay, Watkins lose to challengers as five states hold primaries
Five states held primaries on Tuesday that saw notable incumbents lose their party's nomination to new challengers.
Building dementia friendly churches
A project to help church communities become more 'dementia friendly' has had a significant impact across the country.
Did the election of Donald Trump affect Europeans' support for US trade agreement?
A survey conducted immediately before and after the 2016 US presidential election reveals that the election of Donald Trump had a negative effect on Europeans' image of the United States,...
Many states lack election flexibility needed to address pandemic safety concerns
Many states continue to lack the policies and preparations needed to address safety concerns of holding elections in November, despite the lessons learned in recent 2020 primary elections that were...
Justin Thomas likely to challenge favored Brooks Koepka at PGA Championship
World No. 1 Justin Thomas is expected to challenge defending champion Brooks Koepka this week at the PGA Championship, the first major event of the resumed PGA Tour season.
Michigan, Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, Washington holding primaries Tuesday
Five states held primary elections on Tuesday with some high-profile members of Congress seeking to fend off challengers from within their parties.
Lions remove QB Matthew Stafford from COVID-19 list after 'false positive'
The Detroit Lions removed franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford from the reserve/COVID-19 list and placed him on the active roster after a "false positive test result."
When it comes to COVID-19 misinformation, even some health-care workers fall prey, study finds
A survey by the institute for public health research finds a quarter of Quebecers believe COVID-19 was created in a lab.
Inquiry into racism in B.C. health care must hear from two-spirit people, nurse says
The provincial health ministry has launched an investigation into systemic racism faced by Indigenous peoples in the health care system. People are asked to share their experiences via an online...
Grooming behavior reveals complex social networks among dairy cows
By tracking the grooming behaviors of dairy cows, researchers have gained new insights into the formation and evolution of social networks among cows.
Third inmate tests positive for COVID-19 at Edmonton Remand Centre
A third inmate who was released Monday from the Edmonton Remand Centre has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Gunfire at party at Mulholland Drive mansion leaves woman dead, two people wounded
Three people were shot, one fatally, at a party in a mansion on Mulholland Drive where police had investigated a disturbance hours earlier.
Five big questions about when and how to open schools amid COVID-19
It’s back-to-school time in the United States, but for the world’s leader in coronavirus infections and deaths, what “back to school” means is anything but clear.Many countries have gotten ahead of the pandemic...
Pandemic reveals resiliency of many older Americans
Older Americans are feeling stressed by COVID-19 and prolonged social isolation, but they're also showing their resiliency, a new study finds.