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Advancing knowledge on archaea
An open-source data platform for researchers studying archaea is paving the way for new insights and educational opportunities.
Legal marijuana may be slowing reductions in teen marijuana use
A longitudinal study of more than 230 teens and young adults in Washington state finds that teens may be more likely to use marijuana following legalization - with the proliferation...
Watch: Bighorn sheep parade through Arizona neighborhood after escaping fire
Residents of an Arizona neighborhood said they were shocked to see a flock of bighorn sheep parading through their neighborhood after being displaced by a wildfire.
Most important task for a PTSD service dog: Disrupting anxiety
Science has shown that service dogs can benefit some veterans with PTSD. But the exact role service dogs play in the day-to-day lives of veterans – and the helpfulness of...
Perceived 'whiteness' of Middle Eastern Americans correlates with discrimination
The perceived 'whiteness' of Americans of Middle Eastern and North African descent is indirectly tied to discrimination against them, and may feed a "negative cycle" in which public awareness of...
Gender differences in prosecution of police assault in Sweden
In Sweden, prosecutors randomly assigned to cases of police assault are sixteen percentage points more likely to investigate rather than dismiss the case if they are female, according to a...
Parents rush to hire tutors and create learning pods. But not everyone has options
Frantic parents with resources are rushing to hire tutors and form learning pods to bring distance learning to their homes and backyards amid coronavirus school closures.
Lawyers' group files professional ethics complaint against A.G. Barr
More than two dozen Washington D.C. lawyers on Wednesday filed an ethics complaint against U.S. Attorney General William Barr, accusing him of violating his professional obligations as a member of...
U.S., China envoys meet in South Korea amid high tensions
The top U.S. and Chinese envoys to South Korea held a rare meeting to discuss topics of bilateral concern in Seoul.
United Nations experts call on Iran to release activist with COVID-19
A group of 16 United Nations human rights experts called on Iran Wednesday to release activist Narges Mohammadi who they believe has contracted the coronavirus while in a Tehran prison.
Look: One Direction teases 10th anniversary celebrations
One Direction returned to social media ahead of its 10th anniversary, fueling reunion rumors among fans.
Watch live: Lawmakers discuss preparations for November elections
Lawmakers in the Senate convened Wednesday to discuss preparations for the general election in November, which is now a little more than three months away.
Hilary Duff has 'high hopes' for 'Lizzie McGuire' reboot
Hilary Duff said conversations about the "Lizzie McGuire" revival are "very much" still happening.
Megan Fox says Machine Gun Kelly is her 'twin flame'
Megan Fox recalled her instant connection with Machine Gun Kelly in their first interview as a couple.
Rosario Dawson, Retta to host women's suffrage podcast
Rosario Dawson and Retta are teaming up to co-host a history-driven podcast series that will feature untold stories of the women's suffrage movement.
Mapping the brain’s sensory gatekeeper
Many people with autism experience sensory hypersensitivity, attention deficits, and sleep disruption. One brain region that has been implicated in these symptoms is the thalamic reticular nucleus (TRN), which is believed to act...
Gallup: Nearly 60% in U.S. feel 'major' police reforms needed
A Gallup survey Wednesday shows that most Americans feel U.S. law enforcement needs major changes, but few favor doing completely away with police departments.
Bird brain scientists find link between chicken behavior and epigenetics
"Bird-brain" is a term used to describe someone scatty, indecisive, forgetful. But in an innovative new study published in Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology—Part D: Genomics and Proteomics , researchers found...
Even if you want to, you can't ignore how people look or sound
Your perceptions of someone you just met are influenced in part by what they look like and how they sound.
Research confirms creativity is key for both arts and science
International expert in creativity and innovation, UniSA's Professor David Cropley, is calling for Australian schools and universities to increase their emphasis on teaching creativity, as new research shows it is...
Aussie student in landmark climate change lawsuit against government
An Australian student is suing the government for failing to disclose climate change risks to investors in sovereign bonds, in what lawyers believe is the first case of its kind.
Next generation of wearable devices will stay charged longer and track movements better
What if your belt did more than hold up your pants? What if it also listened to your FitBit, smart glasses, and smart jewelry to better recognize what activities you...
Look: Orlando Bloom gets tattoo tribute after dog Mighty's death
Orlando Bloom unveiled a tattoo in honor of Mighty, his dog with Katy Perry, while announcing the pup's death.
COVID-19: Sniffer dogs to the rescue?
Can specially trained dogs be used for coronavirus screening? A research team in northeastern France is investigating the premise that the canine sense of smell can help prevent the emergence...
People ‘fly to quality’ news on social sites when faced with uncertainty
When information becomes a matter of life or death or is key to navigating economic uncertainty, as it has during the COVID-19 pandemic, it appears people turn to tried and...
Even if you want to, you can't ignore how people look or sound
Your perceptions of someone you just met are influenced in part by what they look like and how they sound. But can you ignore how someone looks or how they...
Canadian dads are doing more at home than before the coronavirus pandemic
Over the past few months, everyday housework, like cooking and washing dishes, has multiplied and most parents have become responsible for teaching their kids. Given the uneven distribution of these...
Scientists identify new methylation site on P53 guided by structure of MLL2 complex
Lysine methylation is one of the most important covalent modifications involved in diverse cellular processes. Methylation of histone H3 Lys4 (H3K4), predominantly associated with actively transcribed genes, is mainly mediated...