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NIH senior scientists faced with losing positions get 1-year extension
A group of senior scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) who were about to lose their positions on 8 March learned at the last minute that they still have a...
Stand Up for Science rally drew a more anxious throng than 2017 counterpart
The people at Friday’s Stand Up for Science rally in Washington, D.C., were angrier, more anxious, and less enthusiastic than those attending a similar March for Science 8 years ago, according to Michael...
Q&A: Unraveling the relationship between hornets and humans in Japan
Assistant professor Saga Tatsuya of the Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, who is captivated by hornets and is advancing the understanding of their ecology, has an unusual career...
From polar bears to polar vortex: How Columbia Sportswear uses nature to protect us from it
I’m standing on a corner in Reykjavík, the most flagrantly fragrantly delicious cinnamon roll I have ever had in my hand, and I am pouring sweat. It’s not because I worked hard...
What's in a label? It's different for boys vs. girls, new study of parents finds
A decades-old riddle poses the following scenario: a boy is injured in a car crash in which the father dies and is taken to the emergency room, where the doctor...
AI-aided study of local news finds media criticism of police has not risen or become more partisan over last decade
In the last decade, high-profile incidents of police violence against Black citizens in the United States—most notably the 2020 murder of George Floyd—have sparked protests and public debate on misconduct...
Consciousness before birth? Imaging studies explore the possibility
New York City— A recent meeting here on consciousness started from a relatively uncontroversial premise: A newly fertilized human egg isn’t conscious, and a preschooler is, so consciousness must emerge somewhere in between....
Struggling to get a good night's sleep? There's an alternative to meds, experts say
Insomnia makes it difficult to get a restful night's sleep, impacting both your physical and mental health. Sleep experts are calling to attention a treatment that’s drug-free and that they...
Former NTI president appointed to lead external review of Nutrition North
The federal government is appointing former Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) president Aluki Kotierk to oversee an external review of the Nutrition North subsidy.
As home-care needs grow, what are Ontario's major parties offering?
A look at what Ontario's parties are promising when it comes to supporting seniors and their families at home.
Watch: Blackpink's Jennie says working with Doechii was 'so much fun'
Jennie Kim, a member of the K-pop girl group Blackpink, said in a recent interview that it was "so much fun" to team up with American rapper Doechii on new...
Five ways schools have shifted in five years since COVID-19
The U.S. educational landscape has been drastically transformed since the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered school campuses five years ago.
Women are three times as likely as men to feel unsafe in parks—here's how we can design them better
Parks and other green spaces are vital for life in a city, providing places to exercise, relax or meet friends. But for many women, these spaces can feel unwelcoming and...
For war crimes defendants, coverage can reflect how audiences see 'local' and 'international' justice differently
Victim, perpetrator, witness: The news media's depictions of political violence frequently involve the assignment of specific—and easily understandable—roles. But when those roles become muddled, the media's framing of those transitions...
What a landmark ruling for the Sámi people in Finland means for the protection of Indigenous rights globally
In October 2024, the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (UNCESCR) issued a landmark decision stating that Finland had violated the rights of the Sámi Indigenous people...
Study: Long sentences for juveniles make reentry into society more difficult
Juveniles grow up hearing a multitude of adages about life, such as: "True friends are forever," "Fake it 'til you make it," and "Change is a good thing."
London comedy club bans audience members with 'frozen faces from Botox'
The owner of a London comedy club announced he is banning audience members with Botox injections after performers complained about unresponsive faces in the crowd.
Five things young professionals can do today to promote gender equality at work
If you are starting your career today, you will hopefully see evidence of how far gender equality has come at work. You may have experienced little gender difference in educational...
People-pleasing linked to gender differences in problem-solving
Studies show that people-pleasing—when someone devalues their own ideas to uphold those of others—is more common in women than men. And the social pressure for girls to follow the status...
Sex workers in research study call for greater legal protections against sexual violence
Sex workers should be empowered to set boundaries, access justice, and receive specialist support, according to a new study examining sexual violence in the sex industry across four legal jurisdictions.
Witness the birth of the Rebellion in 'Andor' Season 2 featurette (video)
“If we don’t stand together, we will be crushed!”
Researchers explore the power of analogy to shape corporate strategy
About 15 years ago, Glenn Carroll and Jesper Sørensen began teaching a mandatory course for first-year MBA students called Critical Analytical Thinking. "It was not a particularly popular course," Carroll...
AI-based math: Individualized support for students uses eye tracking
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the University of Cologne have developed an AI-based learning system that recognizes strengths and weaknesses in mathematics by tracking eye movements...
Brain implants don’t change a person’s sense of self. Hear why
In the fifth episode of The Deep End, volunteers describe what it’s like to live with the stigma of depression and the treatments they seek for it.
Study explores aging inmates and prison misconduct
Research shows that many inmates serving long-term or life sentences continue to cause trouble even behind bars. A University of Mississippi graduate student is looking into what drives those behaviors.
U.S. close to unfreezing intel sharing with Ukraine ahead of peace talks in Saudi Arabia
Ahead of U.S.-Ukraine talks on the war with Russia, the United States expressed confidence Monday that Ukraine was on board with President Donald Trump's demand it move forward toward a...
Next-Gen Indoor Navigation: VLP/INS Integration Delivers Robust Localization in Dynamic Environments
A pioneering study has unveiled a cutting-edge solution to the challenges of indoor navigation with the introduction of a tightly coupled Visible Light Positioning (VLP) and Inertial Navigation System (INS)....
Palestinian activist involved with student protests arrested by ICE
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement over the weekend detained a student involved with pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University.