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To the choir: Forward-thinking faculty sharing innovations mostly among themselves
Surveys and network analyses of 192 STEM faculty at three universities revealed that frequent users of evidence-based instructional practices are far more likely to engage one another than colleagues less...
Researchers discover a specific brain circuit damaged by social isolation during childhood
Researchers have identified specific sub-populations of brain cells in the prefrontal cortex, a key part of the brain that regulates social behavior, that are required for normal sociability in adulthood...
Being a selfish jerk doesn't get you ahead: Study
Two studies provide empirical evidence to settle the question of whether being aggressively Machiavellian helps people get ahead. The studies concluded that being a jerk provides no advantage in career...
Woman's 'random' lottery numbers pay off after 20 years
An Australian woman who has been using the same set of "random numbers" to play the lottery for 20 years had her patience pay off with a jackpot totaling more...
Being a jerk won't get you a promotion, study says
According to a new survey of personality traits and career success, being a jerk isn't the secret to climbing the corporate ladder.
To the choir: Forward-thinking faculty sharing innovations mostly among themselves
Eager to learn the latest in instructional practices that research says will better engage and educate her students, an assistant professor of biochemistry attends a virtual workshop devoted to exactly...
Message in a bottle with husband's ashes travels from Florida to Spain
A Kentucky woman who threw a message in a bottle containing her husband's ashes into the ocean during a Florida trip said the bottle was found two years later in...
Experiment contradicts assumptions about sleep loss and criminal interrogations
An experimental study suggests that sleep restriction may hinder information disclosure during criminal interviews, contradicting widespread assumptions about the effectiveness of sleep deprivation as an interrogation tool.
Atheists are more likely to sleep better than Catholics and Baptists, study finds
A new study of sleep, religious affiliation, and perceptions of heaven found that atheists and agnostics are significantly more likely to be better sleepers than Catholics and Baptists.
Working to open up health care access to trans community
The transgender community has long dealt with poor medical care, owing to a scarcity of skilled providers and widespread discrimination. A third of all trans people in a 2015 survey reported at least...
Cell phone location data can help monitor COVID-19 rates
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in spring, most states implemented stay-at-home advisories — to different degrees and at different times. Cell phone location data showed marked reductions in cell phone activity at workplace...
Biden to denounce Trump for dodging responsibility, making America unsafe
Biden makes his biggest campaign foray in months to denounce Trump: 'Does anyone believe there will be less violence in America if Donald Trump is reelected?'
Watch: Goat steals, eats mail outside Alabama home
An Alabama woman captured video of a roadside mailbox being raided by an unusual thief -- a hungry goat.
'Curtis,' 'Death of a Telemarketer' among American Black Film Festival winners
"Curtis," "Death of a Telemarketer," "Take Out Girl," "Tazmanian Devil" and other films won awards during the virtual American Black Film Festival.
Oregon State Police called to Portland after deadly weekend
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has asked for help from state police amid ongoing civil rights protests in Portland, which have been going for more than three months and were deadly...
Disinfectant and an Airbnb made our summer vacation possible
In response to COVID-19, the vacation rental company's sanitizing and disinfecting guidelines can ease travelers' concerns.
Listen: Sam Hunt teases cover of Garth Brooks' 'What She's Doing Now'
Country music singer Sam Hunt shared a clip of his version of the Garth Brooks song "What She's Doing Now."
Nunavut, RCMP in talks to send mental health workers on police calls
Nunavut's top RCMP officer responds to the high rate of police-related deaths in Nunavut with an emphasis on mental health needs.
Watch: 'The Haunting of Bly Manor' teaser introduces new 'ghost story'
"The Haunting of Bly Manor," a followup series to "The Haunting of Hill House" based on "The Turn of the Screw," is coming to Netflix.
Nunavut, RCMP in talks to send mental health workers on police calls
Nunavut's top RCMP officer responds to the high rate of police-related deaths in Nunavut with an emphasis on mental health needs.
Look: Christina Aguilera performs 'Reflection,' 'Loyal Brave True' on 'GMA'
Christina Aguilera performed her new version of "Reflection" and "Loyal Brave True" from Disney's live-action remake of "Mulan."
Booze, drug use common at virtual parties during pandemic
Drug use is common among people taking part in virtual raves and happy hours during the coronavirus pandemic, a new study finds.
People love winning streaks by individuals — teams, not so much
People enjoy witnessing extraordinary individuals – from athletes to CEOs – extend long runs of dominance in their fields, a new study suggests. But they aren’t as interested in seeing...
COVID-19 is evaporating casual connections and why that’s bad
It’s the conversations with a local barista, a bus driver, a casual work acquaintance, or a person in line at the store that make up what the experts call “weak...
People love winning streaks by individuals -- teams, not so much
People enjoy witnessing extraordinary individuals - from athletes to CEOs - extend long runs of dominance in their fields, a new study suggests. But they aren't as interested in seeing...
We asked kids who their favourite teacher is, and why. Here's what they said
Most of us can remember a favorite teacher. Some of us can also remember a teacher we didn't get on with or with whom we always seemed to get in...
Why Kenya's urban poor are exploited by informal water markets
Informal urban water markets—as opposed to piped water—have long supported many of Kenya's urban areas. Those that use them are either unserved, or inadequately served, by public utilities.
Watch: Katy Perry on 'healthy' relationship with Orlando Bloom
Katy Perry discussed her relationship with Orlando Bloom and her excitement for motherhood in an interview prior to her daughter's birth.