Latest science news in Psychology & Sociology
Movie theaters face 'existential' threat from COVID-19: 'Without new movies, it's over'
Movie theater owners fret as Hollywood studios hold off on new releases amid the COVID-19 pandemic: "If we go a year without new movies, it's over."
Sensation seekers, risk-takers who experience more bitterness apt to drink IPAs
People who seek novel and powerful sensations and are more prone to taking risks -- and who perceive bitter tastes more intensely -- are more likely to prefer bitter, pale-ale-style...
Like humans, beluga whales form social networks beyond family ties
A groundbreaking study is the first to analyze the relationship between group behaviors, group type, group dynamics, and kinship of beluga whales in 10 locations across the Arctic. Results show...
6 shot, 2 stabbed, in Rochester, N.Y.'s second weekend of violence
A second weekend of violence in Rochester, N.Y., has left eight people hospitalized with six shot and two stabbed.
It's time to let family caregivers back into Ontario nursing homes, medical officer says
After months of family caregivers being barred from Ontario's nursing homes because of COVID-19, a chief medical officer at one facility says the province should change its rules and allow...
Police confirm 5 deaths in hostage situation at South African church
Police confirmed Saturday five deaths in a hostage situation at a church in South Africa.
How to carry just about anything on your bike
Turn to this guide when you really need to transport those wine bottles you turned into vases. (Sagar Rana / Unsplash/)Bikes seem like a fun, simple way to replace your daily commute—at...
UCLA women's soccer team is not caught off-guard by Pac-12's conference-only slate
UCLA women's soccer coach Amanda Cromwell has prepared her team for changes during the COVID-19 pandemic, so the Pac-12's scheduling move wasn't a shock.
Lil Baby's 'My Turn' tops U.S. album chart for 4th week
Rapper Lil Baby's "My Turn" is the No. 1 album in the United States for a fourth-consecutive week.
Theft law needs reform to reduce the risk of judgements which lack 'common sense'
Theft law needs reform so the crime is based on consent not dishonesty—reducing the risk of judgements which lack "common sense"—a new study warns.
Jockey Victor Espinoza tests positive for the coronavirus
Hall of Fame jockey Victor Espinoza has tested positive for the coronavirus, the third high-profile jockey to test positive in the last few days.
USC athletes receive encouraging coronavirus test results, but an unease remains
USC has seen only four positive cases out of 201 tests in three rounds, but the Pac-12 is pushing back mandatory workouts and athletes are cautious.
After surge in COVID-19 cases linked to house parties, Montérégie towns make masks mandatory
It all started with a house party of more than 100 people in the Montérégie, some of whom then went to a bar later that night. Now, more than 70...
Independent investigator to determine extent of anti-Indigenous racism in B.C. health-care system
Independent investigator Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, who was asked to look into B.C.'s health-care system, says her examination will be wide-ranging and will attempt to determine the range and extent of anti-Indigenous racism...
San Francisco Giants star Buster Posey opts out of 2020 season
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey has opted out of the 2020 MLB season over health concerns for his newly adopted twin baby girls amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Another player tests positive for coronavirus in MLS Orlando bubble
At least 22 players have tested positive for the coronavirus since entering the MLS quarantine bubble in Orlando last month.
'Gun culture 3.0' is missing link to understand US gun culture
Leading firearm violence prevention researchers are first to use data to show differences in gun culture across the country, identifying gun cultures around recreation, self-defense, and politics.
Salt Lake City mayor calls for peace after violent protests
Salt Lake City's mayor called for peace ahead of expected protests Friday night, one day after protests turned violent.
Seven fantastic takeout startups that claim their place in L.A.'s dining universe
How talented chefs support themselves with entrepreneurialism.
Science education community should withdraw from international tests, experts urge
The science community should withdraw from involvement in international tests such as PISA because they have forced schools to adopt 'narrow' curricula and pedagogies, a study says.
Wedge pillows to help you find your ideal sleeping position
Snuggle up; it's going to be a sleepy ride. (Amazon/)Sleeping soundly each night can be difficult due to factors like stress levels, insomnia, and noise from traffic or neighbors. If you have GERD,...
Woman's jackpot-winning lottery numbers came from a dream
An Australian woman won a $700,000 lottery jackpot using the same numbers she has played ever since they came to her in a dream 15 years earlier.
Why does laughing feel so stinkin’ good?
Let the giggles move through you. (John Devolle/)The oldest known joke dates back nearly 4,000 years, and it’s a fart gag. The fact that we’ve been crackin’ wise for so long suggests...
Listen: Jeong Eun-ji teases new song 'Maybe I Left It There'
K-pop star Jeong Eun-ji shared a track trailer for "Maybe I Left It There," a song from her forthcoming EP, "Simple."
Black individuals at higher risk for contracting COVID-19, according to new research
A new study found that Black individuals were twice as likely as White individuals to test positive for COVID-19. The average age of all participants in the study was 46....
What to stream this weekend: 'The Old Guard,' 'Greyhound'
New films starring Charlize Theron, Tom Hanks and Andy Samberg are just some of the entertainment options available this weekend as viewers say home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eminem and Kid Cudi song slams 'dirty' cops and people who don't wear masks
Kid Cudi and Eminem's collaboration 'The Adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady' sends 'prayers to George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery' and roasts Drew Brees.
Listen: Kane Brown releases 'Be Like That' with Khalid, Swae Lee
Country music singer Kane Brown recruited Khalid and Swae Lee for his new single "Be Like That."