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Suffering in silence no more: How peer support helps people with chronic pain
Peer support groups for people with chronic pain are cropping up across Canada, as advocates work to break down the stigma surrounding the invisible condition.
Diddy remains jailed while awaiting sentencing on prostitution charges
Sean "Diddy" Combs was found not guilty Wednesday on racketeering and sex trafficking charges but was convicted on counts related to prostitution.
Deportation lawsuit involving Boulder suspect's family dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the family of the man accused of attacking a group of Jewish demonstrators in Colorado last month, paving the way for...
Savannah, Ga., mall shooting leaves at least three injured
A shooting at a mall in Savannah, Ga., on Wednesday evening left at least three people injured, police said.
UTEP Researchers Reveal Alcohol Impacts Decision-Making in Males More Than Females
Findings suggest gender-specific vulnerability to alcohol that could inform more targeted approaches to substance abuse
Kohberger pleads guilty to 2022 murders of 4 Idaho college students
Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to four counts of first-degree murder and burglary in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students on Nov. 13, 2022, during a plea hearing...
Tattoos don't convey accurate impressions of people, study says
Tattoos have become a form of self-expression. Unfortunately, observers mostly misread these inky cues and misjudge the personalities of tattoo bearers, a new study says.
Highly sensitive science
Science & Tech Highly sensitive science Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer July 2, 2025 6 min read David Ginty probes pleasure and pain to shed light on autism,...
When the falcons come home to roost
Campus & Community When the falcons come home to roost A nest cam has been installed to livestream a pair of peregrine falcons atop the Memorial Hall tower.Photos by Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff Photographer...
'Proud Family: Louder and Prouder' S3 gets trailer, will return Aug. 6
Disney+ is previewing Season 3 of "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder," its animated "Proud Family" reboot series.
Fortune cookie numbers earn Kentucky woman a $50,000 lottery prize
A Kentucky woman used the numbers from inside a fortune cookie to play the lottery and ended up winning $50,000.
Retirement is about confidence as well as money, says researcher
How much do you know about money? The way you answer this question determines a lot about how ready you are to retire, says Ramesh Rao.
Group work and discussion help to build student confidence using math in science lessons, study shows
Group work and giving students time to discuss their work helps to build their confidence in using math in science lessons, a new study shows.
Sibling study finds early education boosts brain power
How much does education actually sharpen the mind?
People who adopted pets during the pandemic often struggled to access vet care, study finds
During the COVID-19 pandemic when many were stuck at home, people adopted more pets than average, but then struggled to find adequate veterinary care. Kayla Pasteur of Purdue University, U.S.,...
Global survey finds individual merit, not solidarity, prioritized by early childhood education policies
Do we climb the social ladder alone or with help from our communities? Early childhood education (ECE) policies are betting on the former, according to a study published in PLOS...
Emoji use may impact relationship outcomes, study reveals
The use of emojis in text messaging improves perceived responsiveness and thereby enhances closeness and relationship satisfaction, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS One by Eun...
New France had child slaves, and they were Indigenous, studies reveal
Between 1632 and 1760, records show that 734 Indigenous children were enslaved in France's North American colony, historian Dominique Deslandres reveals in two recent studies.
Can you spot a 'fake' accent? It will depend on where you're from
We all need to learn how to place trust in others. It's easy to be misled. Someone who doesn't deserve trust can appear a lot like someone who does—and part...
Despite claims they'd move overseas after the election, most Americans are staying put
Based on pronouncements in 2024, you might think now is the time to see U.S. citizens streaming out of the country. Months before the 2024 presidential election, Americans were saying...
Sean 'Diddy' Combs acquitted of racketeering, sex trafficking; found guilty on prostituion charges
Sean "Diddy" Combs was found not guilty Wednesday on racketeering and sex trafficking charges but was convicted on counts related to prostitution.
Researchers claim their AI model simulates the human mind. Others are skeptical
By training a large language model (LLM) on a vast data set of human behavior, researchers say they have built an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can mimic a human mind. In...
Parents are feeling anxious about men in childcare centers. Stronger rules would make everyone feel safer
Horrific allegations of child sexual abuse in childcare centers across Melbourne have put the role of men in early childhood education back in the spotlight.
President's war powers rest on 'uneasy balance' with Congress
President Donald Trump's decision to order the bombings of three nuclear sites in Iran has heightened concern about the United States entering another war in the Middle East.
Watch: AI-powered robots face off in soccer tournament in China
The first ROBO League robot soccer tournament took place in China, pitting AI-powered teams of robot players against one another in 3 vs. 3 matches.
British settlers guilty of genocide against indigenous Australians
A commission of inquiry in Victoria concluded that British colonialists' treatment of the state's First Peoples in the 1830s amounted to genocide, crimes against humanity and denial of freedoms.
Simplified science communication via videos may trick viewers into overestimating their own expertise
A research team at the University of Cologne has found that video summaries of scientific studies that are presented in a more simple manner, using simpler language and visual presentation,...
Clues in the claws: Finger length may reveal sexual preferences in rats
Sexual behavior and sex preference in animals and humans are shaped by complex interactions between the brain and hormones during early development. One critical factor is exposure to androgens (male...