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Men 'less supportive' in more egalitarian nations
A new 42-country study has found that the more gender egalitarian the country, the less likely men are to support women's causes.
Young dolphins pick their friends wisely
Strategic networking is key to career success, and not just for humans. A new study of wild bottlenose dolphins reveals that in early life, dolphins devote more time to building...
Older adults coped with pandemic best, study reveals
Adults aged 60 and up have fared better emotionally compared to younger adults (18-39) and middle-aged adults (40-59) amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research.
Older adults feel stressed, yet resilient in the time of COVID-19
America's oldest citizens say they've been through worse, but many older adults are feeling the stress of COVID-19 and prolonged social distancing measures, according to a new study.
Some 'inert' drug ingredients may be biologically active
Some supposedly inert ingredients in common drugs -- such as dyes and preservatives -- may potentially be biologically active and could lead to unanticipated side effects, according to a preliminary...
Young dolphins pick their friends wisely
Strategic networking is key to career success, and not just for humans. A study of bottlenose dolphins reveals that in early life, dolphins devote more time to building connections that...
Long-distance learning could help us democratize education
Kids with all different skin colors need to see teachers from underrepresented groups. (August de Richelieu from Pexels/)This story originally featured on Working Mother.“We moved here for the schools.” It’s a popular refrain...
How does cooperation evolve?
In nature, organisms often support each other in order to gain an advantage. However, this kind of cooperation appears to contradict the theory of evolution proposed by Charles Darwin: Why...
When it comes to happiness, what's love got to do with it?
Researchers have conducted one of the first studies of its kind to quantify the happiness of married, formerly married and single people at the end of their lives to find...
California Legislature will allow absent lawmakers to vote remotely amid COVID-19 pandemic
Citing the threat of COVID-19, the California Assembly plans to allow proxy voting by some members particularly at risk from the virus when the Legislature returns to session next week....
One family's experience with a medical scare when 911 lines went down
After trying to call 911 several times, a family on the Kingston Peninsula drove 40 minutes to get their daughter to the Saint John Regional Hospital during a sudden emergency.
‘I Am A Scientist’ offers students STEM role models
The idea is simple: Students who see themselves in science are more likely to imagine themselves working in the field. To that end, a project called “I Am A Scientist” is giving...
Funeral for C.T. Vivian held in Atlanta
The family and friends of civil rights icon the Rev. C.T. Vivian laid him to rest Thursday at an Atlanta church, though some participated remotely via video.
Narcissists don't learn from their mistakes because they don't think they make any
When most people find that their actions have resulted in an undesirable outcome, they tend to rethink their decisions and ask, ''What should I have done differently to avoid this...
Your friend is throwing a party during a pandemic. How do you say no?
How to politely turn down an invitation to socialize while there's still a pandemic going on.
93-year-old Nazi guard found guilty of 5,232 murders
A German youth court on Thursday found a 93-year-old man guilty of murdering 5,232 people as a guard at a Nazi concentration camp during World War II.
Teen museum educators increase engagement, learning, in tween visitors
Do you want to get the most out of a museum and encourage your child's interest in STEM? Try interacting with a teenaged museum docent. Research led by investigators from...
Hiphop’s long history of exposing police brutality
From Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five to Kendrick Lamar, long before cellphone video and social media demanded Americans witness police killings and the mundanity of racism on streets, in stores and parks,...
Task force recommends 8 ways to improve emotional wellness
After completing a 15-month inquiry, a special task force on student mental health this week released eight recommendations for ways the University can improve emotional wellness on campus by addressing a mix of...
Letters to the Editor: Trump's anti-science COVID-19 deniers will be around long after election day
The pernicious ideology that causes people to reject the science on COVID-19 will not suddenly disapper when Trump is no longer president.
Watch: Adam Devine, celebs adventure in trailer for Quibi's 'Bad Ideas'
"Bad Ideas with Adam Devine," an adventure travel series featuring Adam Devine and celebrity guests, will premiere July 27 on Quibi.
Simone Biles cites racism in gymnasts, support for protests
Team USA's Simone Biles was just 16 when she first dealt with racism on the gymnastics circuit. The four-time Olympic gold medalist now is one of the most-prominent athletes in...
Look: Tarek El Moussa, Heather Rae Young celebrate first anniversary as couple
"Flip or Flop" star Tarek El Moussa and "Selling Sunset" star Heather Rae Young voiced their love for each other on their first anniversary as a couple.
Twitter says hackers accessed victims' messages during breach
Twitter said a recent hack that affected 130 accounts, some belonging to high-profile figures like presidential candidate Joe Biden and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, most likely exposed some of their...
Movie theaters are still shut down — and with them, the power of challenging cinema
Challenging times call for challenging films. But with COVID-19 keeping movie theaters shut, films from risk-taking directors are at risk.
Why nursery schools are a secret weapon in the fight against inequality
State-funded nursery schools occupy a unique position in education. Serving children from two to four years old, they are disproportionately located in areas of deprivation—in 2015, 64% were in the...
Willie Nelson tells 'Kimmel' guest host George Lopez about getting 'too high'
Willie Nelson appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" to talk marijuana with guest host George Lopez and perform his song, "I Never Cared for You."
Watch: Cameron Diaz on life with daughter Raddix amid lockdown
Cameron Diaz discussed motherhood on "The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon" after welcoming her first child with Benji Madden.