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Most California school districts plan to open in the fall. Here's how it would work
Tony Thurmond, California's superintendent of schools, has updated the public on safely reopening schools in the fall.
Column: Big employers are already shortchanging their 'hero' workers
Employers' gratitude for their 'hero' workers didn't last long
Laser-based technique captures 3-D images of impressionist-style brushstrokes
Researchers have developed a new strategy that uses optical coherence tomography (OCT) to acquire both the surface and underlying details of impressionist style oil paintings. This information can be used...
Canadian policy on corporate emissions translates to higher market value
Conventional wisdom suggests that when a company generates more carbon emissions, investors should lower its stock price. After all, the company is generating a socially undesirable byproduct.
Senate committee subpoenas documents related to Hunter Biden, Burisma
The Senate's Homeland Security Committee authorized a subpoena Wednesday for the consulting company that represented the Ukrainian natural gas company with ties to Hunter Biden.
Retail resumes in Connecticut, last state to allow COVID-19 reopenings
Connecticut on Wednesday became the final U.S. state to loosen its coronavirus pandemic-related restrictions as retail businesses were allowed to reopen for the first time in nearly two months.
Doctors enlist artificial intelligence to help them defeat the coronavirus
Researchers are using artificial intelligence programs to navigate the coronavirus crisis. AI helps them decide which patients are most at risk.
Doctors enlist artificial intelligence to help them defeat the coronavirus
Researchers are using artificial intelligence programs to navigate the coronavirus crisis. AI helps them decide which patients are most at risk.
'Royalties,' starring Darren Criss, to premiere June 1 on Quibi
"Royalties," a new musical comedy series starring Darren Criss and Kether Donohue, is coming to Quibi in June.
A new algorithm predicts the difficulty in fighting fire
Fires are one of the greatest threats to forest heritage. According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, on average more than 17,000 fires occur per year in Spain, affecting...
There's a big push to reopen more of California ASAP. But it's not that simple
New rules will allow restaurant dining rooms and shopping malls to open in counties that meet new criteria.
Discussion on space for healthcare after COVID-19
Video: 01:20:00 Replay of a live streamed conversation with European experts on how space can help healthcare that took place on ESA Web TV on 20 May 2020.The coronavirus pandemic has...
Marshals arrest 2 in Boston for aiding in Carlos Ghosn escape
On a Japanese extradition warrant, federal marshals arrested two Massachusetts men Wednesday who they say helped former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn evade justice in an elaborate escape last year.
'Taste the Nation' with Padma Lakshmi coming to Hulu in June
"Taste the Nation," a new travel series hosted by Padma Lakshmi, will premiere June 19 on Hulu.
Gallup: Americans more liberal socially than economically
The gap between Americans who are economically conservative and fiscally liberal is narrower than it's ever been -- but a survey Wednesday showed that social issues are still where more...
Lorde teases new music of the 'highest quality'
"Green Light" singer Lorde is working on her third studio album, her first since "Melodrama," released in 2017.
Paralyzed man walks using exoskeleton
A man in France, paralyzed from the shoulders down, is now able to walk using a robotic suit controlled by his mind.
Samsung chief visits China amid Huawei row
Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong visited the company's semiconductor factory in China days after the United States announced a new round of restrictions on Huawei Technologies.
Sustainable honey for food and forests: A beekeeper's story
Sticky and delicious, honey is loved by many across cultures and continents. This wondrous golden substance has been favored for millennia and is still a staple sweetener, found in many...
Coronavirus: What we do now could change Earth's climate trajectory
The numbers of people cycling and walking in public spaces during COVID-19 has skyrocketed. Cities from Bogota to Berlin and Vancouver have expanded bike lanes and public paths to accommodate...
Johnson & Johnson to stop selling talc-based baby powder in North America
Johnson & Johnson is ending sales of its iconic talc-based Johnson's Baby Powder in the U.S. and Canada, where demand has dwindled amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it has caused...
Razer’s $200 noise-canceling Opus headphones focus on what’s important
Razer's first lifestyle headphones have a subdued look with no RGB lights on them. (Stan Horaczek /)High-end headphones typically justify their lofty price tags with lots of features. They boast in-depth companion apps...
Landmark recommendations on development of artificial intelligence and the future of global health
A landmark review of the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the future of global health calls on the global health community to establish guidelines for development and deployment of...
IFC to release Margaret Qualley's 'My Salinger Year' in the U.S.
IFC Films said it has acquired the U.S. distribution rights to "My Salinger Year," starring Margaret Qualley and Sigourney Weaver.
Divinity School grad left corporate world to satisfy need to serve
This is one in a series of profiles showcasing some of Harvard’s stellar graduates. It became almost routine for Salvador Peña to take a break after a few years in a job....
PA President Mahmoud Abbas ends Palestinian security deal with U.S., Israel
Palestinian authorities will end a security agreement with Israel and the United States as a result of plans to annex parts of the West Bank by the new unity government...
New study reveals Europe's earliest house mouse—followed swiftly by the house cat
Scientists have discovered that the house mouse invaded European homes 2,500 years earlier than previously thought.
Staying off the murder hornet hit list
The Asian giant hornet, also known as the “murder hornet,” isn’t likely to sting a human unless provoked, but its presence in North America could seriously impact access to our...