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Hearing aids improve social life, study finds
Hearing aids dramatically improve a person's social engagement and reduce feelings of isolation or loneliness, based on evidence from 65 prior studies involving nearly 6,000 people.
Chickadees recall places by simply looking from afar
Researchers at the Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute at Columbia University discovered that hippocampal place cells in black-capped chickadees fire when the bird merely gazes at a distant location, revealing...
Could your beach reads actually be therapeutic? Bibliotherapy suggests they might
The latest best-selling novels might be in your stack of beach reads, but could reading them benefit your mental health? That's the idea behind bibliotherapy, the concept of reading as...
'Nip/Tuck,' 'FBI: Most Wanted' star Julian McMahon dead at 56
"Nip/Tuck," "Fantastic Four" and "FBI: Most Wanted" star Julian McMahon has died at the age of 56.
Trump 'not aware' of anti-Semitic implications of 'Shylocks'
President Donald Trump on Friday said he wasn't aware a term he uttered at a rally in Iowa the night before, Shylocj, was anti-Semitic.
Hamas to respond to U.S.-backed ceasefire plan with Israel in Gaza
President Donald Trump said he expects to hear back from Hamas within 24 hours about the latest peace deal in Gaza brokered by the United States.
Russia launches record drones into Ukraine, including Kyiv
One person died and 26 injured in Russian strikes throughout Kyiv, one day after President Donald Trump said he was "disappointed" Russian President Vladimir Putin wasn't ready to end the...
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Find the best Canon cameras from beginner to professional grade, for any and every budget and photographic style.
What is the essence of cool? A global study narrows it down to 6 key traits
Researched surveyed nearly 6,000 people in 13 different countries about what makes a person cool, and found the answers to be surprisingly universal.
On this day: 10 UPI Independence Day headlines that made history
Most Americans are all familiar with the reason we celebrate July Fourth as Independence Day. But do you remember these other events that happened on the nation's birthday?
Best Star Wars costumes for kids and adults in 2025
If you want to become a Jedi, a Sith, or a bounty hunter without muchhassle, check out the best Star Wars costumes you can buy right now.
Q&A: How eyewitness memory can serve justice
Eyewitness misidentifications have long been a source of wrongful convictions, casting doubt on the reliability of memory in the courtroom. But UC San Diego psychologist John Wixted says the story...
'Star Wars' actor Kenneth Colley dies at 87
Kenneth Colley, an actor best known for his roles in the "Star Wars" films and "Monty Python's The Life of Brian," has died after contracting COVID-19 and developing pneumonia. He...
Calling all women: The IWK Foundation wants to hear your health stories
The foundation has launched a survey in the hopes of better understanding women's health experiences in the Maritime provinces.
Steven Ogg: 'Revival' character is saving town from Devil's children
Steven Ogg told UPI he wanted to be part of the supernatural drama "Revival" because his character, Blaine Abel, is a man who finds purpose in a crisis.
Parents who oppose sex education in schools often don't discuss it at home
Public battles over what schools can teach about sex, identity and relationships, often framed around "parental rights," have become more intense in recent years.
How pyrotechnic wizards orchestrate the Macy’s 4th of July fireworks
It’s difficult for Gary Souza to return to your garden variety bottlerockets and sparklers after a day at work. “Over the years, people always say, ‘Oh you work in the fireworks business!...
Large-scale study adds to mounting case against notion that boys are born better at math
Twenty years ago, cognitive psychologist Elizabeth Spelke took a strong position in an ongoing public debate. "There are no differences in overall intrinsic aptitude for science and mathematics among women...
Supreme Court agrees to hear two transgender student athletics cases
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Thursday it will hear the cases of two transgender students who seek to play sports in their home states, which both ban transgender students from...
Men and family planning: Studies from 23 African countries reveal gaps in what we know
When people think about family planning in Africa, they often picture women visiting clinics, women making decisions, and women bearing the responsibility. Yet family planning affects both men and women.
For effective science communication, 'just the facts' isn't good enough, say scholars
In a new communications landscape that feasts on polarization, the science community needs to rethink how it engages society in scientific discovery, controversy and policy.
Medicaid cuts would leave the working class more vulnerable
Employers are failing to insure the working class, and Medicaid cuts would leave them even more vulnerable. One doctor explains the situation.
Childcare sexual abuse is mostly committed by men—failing to recognize that puts children at risk
Australians are reeling from the news that Victorian childcare worker Joshua Dale Brown has been charged with more than 70 offenses against children, including rape.
Thumbs up: Good or passive aggressive? How emojis became the most confusing kind of online language
Emojis, as well as memes and other forms of short-form content, have become central to how we express ourselves and connect online. Yet as meanings shift across different contexts, so...
The Dalai Lama is a cisgender man—yet he has an unexpected connection to the trans community
Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, turns 90 this week—a milestone that's reigniting speculation over his eventual successor.
BBC apologizes for Bob Vylan set, will change live-stream protocols
The BBC apologized for airing Bob Vylan's "offensive" Glastonbury Music Festival set over the weekend and is changing its live-stream protocols in response.
'Chaotic and deeply frightening': Once a global gold standard, U.S. government health guidance is falling apart
Government-provided health information now comes with disclaimers that the government can't be trusted.