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Nearly 60% of American children lack healthy cardiorespiratory fitness
Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) measurement provides insight into cardiovascular and overall health, including cognitive and academic functions, among children and teens. Healthy CRF is linked to better heart and blood vessel...
Beverley Mitchell gives birth to baby girl after miscarriage
Beverley Mitchell, who played Lucy Camden on "7th Heaven," welcomed a daughter, Mayzel Josephine, after experiencing a miscarriage in 2018.
Researcher unifies efforts on invisible language disorder
A Western researcher is hoping to unify parents, teachers and language professionals in identifying and treating a hidden language disorder that impedes children's basic communication skills.
Preparing for an election during a pandemic
State election officials are bracing for two trains on a possible collision course this fall: potential record turnout for the Nov. 3 general election, and an expected surge of the...
Workplace automation has sizeable negative impact on pay gap
For every 10 percent increase in the number of robots in the workplace, researchers found a 1.8 percent increase in the conditional pay gap between male and female employees, though...
Facebook diversity report: Efforts still failing Black and Hispanic employees, especially women
After years of pledges to close the racial gap, Facebook is still struggling to hire, promote and retain Black employees at a critical moment in corporate America's reckoning with systemic...
Watch: Beyonce narrates trailer for 'Black is King' visual album
"Black is King," Beyoncé's visual album based on the music of "The Lion King: The Gift," will premiere July 31 on Disney+.
Tiger Woods cites weather, poor putting for Memorial Tournament blunders
Tiger Woods said "difficult" weather conditions and his lackluster putting were behind his weekend struggles at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio.
Transparent, Reflective Objects Now Within Grasp of Robots
Kitchen robots are a popular vision of the future, but if a robot of today tries to grasp a kitchen staple such as a clear measuring cup or a shiny...
Traditional PTSD Therapy Doesn’t Trigger Drug Relapse
About a quarter of people with drug or alcohol use disorders also suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is typically caused by a traumatic or stressful life event such...
Electoral College benefits Whiter states, study shows
Though the Electoral College has changed since it was used to elect George Washington in 1789, research shows the system continues to give more power to states whose populations are...
Former World Series umpire Rick Reed dies at 70
Rick Reed, who umpired the 1991 World Series, has died. He was 70.
Gallup: Most in U.S. say COVID-19 is worse, but many are less vigilant
Gallup said in a new survey Monday that Americans are well aware of the rising number of COVID-19 cases but don't seem to be reacting with a greater sense of...
Sociology professor examines pandemic effect on restaurants
As the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown continues, restaurants everywhere are feeling the impact. Many closed or switched to curbside and takeout options. But others have been on a months-long roller coaster—opening...
Electoral College benefits whiter states, study shows
Though the Electoral College has changed since it was used to elect George Washington in 1789, research shows the system continues to give more power to states whose populations are...
How the coronavirus pandemic became Florida's perfect storm
If there's one state in the U.S. where you don't want a pandemic, it's Florida. Florida is an international crossroads, a magnet for tourists and retirees, and its population is...
Study: Students from lower socio-economic backgrounds need higher grades to attend top UK law schools
Students from lower socio-economic backgrounds are more likely than their peers to need higher predicted grades to secure a place at one of the UK's top law schools, a study...
In Photos: Gisele Bundchen turns 40: a look back
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen celebrates her 40th birthday on July 20, 2020. Here's a look back at her career through the years.
Sneaky foxes stealing sneakers in Borden-Carleton, town trying to get them back
A worker at the Town of Borden-Carleton is trying to reunite people in the area with lost shoes she suspects have been plucked from yards by foxes.
Former world junior skating champion Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya dies at 20
Olympic figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya, who competed for Australia at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, has died at the age of 20.
Overcoming Psychological Biases Is the Best Treatment against COVID-19 Yet
In responding to the pandemic, society may be hampered by cognitive and political beliefs that distort judgments and lead to irrational decisions -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Why COVID-19 might not change our cities as much as we expect
What will be the normal way of urban living when the COVID-19 crisis passes? What aspects will remain with us and what will disappear?
A Nixon Deepfake, a 'Moon Disaster' Speech and an Information Ecosystem at Risk
A new video re-creates a history that never happened, showing the power of AI-generated media -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Subscription boxes for kids that will deliver endless fun
Fun in a box. (Spencer via Unsplash/)There is no denying that everyone loves getting mail, kids included, which is why we think it’s a great idea to give your little one a...
NFL players plead with league to address health concerns ahead of training camp
A large group of NFL players took to social media Sunday in a coordinated effort to urge the league to listen to its experts' guidelines on safely opening training camps...
Porch swings for an elevated outdoor experience
Sit back and relax. (Jenni Kowal via Unsplash/)There is nothing better than spending a beautiful day outside on your new porch swing. Seriously. They are great for socializing, reading, napping, snacking, and more;...
Good-looking analog watches
Find an excuse to tell people the time. (Mishal Ibrahim via Unsplash/)When did you start using your smartphone to tell time? At some point, many of us began awaking to the sound...
Jon Rahm holds on to win at Memorial; Tiger Woods ties for 40th
Jon Rahm held off Ryan Palmer to win the Memorial Tournament on Sunday at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio.