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Long-tailed tits avoid incest by recognising the calls of relatives
Long-tailed tits actively avoid harmful inbreeding by discriminating between the calls of close family members and non-family members, according to new research from the University of Sheffield.
WNBA star Natasha Cloud to skip season to fight for social reform
Washington Mystics star Natasha Cloud said she will skip the 2020 WNBA season so she can continue to fight for social reform.
Like a treasure map, brain region emphasizes reward location
We are free to wander, but usually when we go somewhere it’s for a reason. In a new study, researchers at the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at MIT show that...
Watch: John Legend felt like a 'king' on Father's Day, performs 'Ooh Laa' on 'Tonight Show'
John Legend told Jimmy Fallon he was surprised with a dinner date by his wife Chrissy Teigen on Father's Day.
Social and behavioral factors most closely associated with dying
Smoking, divorce and alcohol abuse have the closest connection to death out of 57 social and behavioural factors analyzed in this study. The researchers analyzed data collected from 13,611 adults...
A furry social robot can reduce pain and increase happiness
Researchers have discovered that a single, 60-minute interaction with PARO actually improved mood as well as reduced mild or severe pain. When participants touched PARO, they experienced greater pain reduction...
Megan Fox says Michael Bay never 'preyed upon' her
Megan Fox discussed her experiences with Michael Bay after a past interview sparked backlash against the "Bad Boys II" and "Transformers" director.
Novak Djokovic, No. 1 men's tennis player, tests positive for COVID-19
Novak Djokovic on Tuesday became the latest men's tennis star to test positive for COVID-19. The world No. 1 received the result after he hosted a tournament in Serbia and...
China, India agreed to reduce tensions, Beijing says
China and India held high-level talks to ease tensions at the border, where several troops may have died during a violent dispute.
Look: Elizabeth Hurley pays tribute to ex Steve Bing after his death
Elizabeth Hurley paid tribute to Steve Bing, her ex and the father of her son, after the film producer reportedly died by suicide at age 55.
Coronavirus: What is the true death toll of the pandemic?
Far more people have died during the coronavirus pandemic than official Covid-19 data can account for
A Gene May Help Discern Language Tone Differences: Is It Shí or Shì?
Subtle variations in our DNA may have led to the modulation of pitch to convey word meaning -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Coronavirus school closures could widen inequities for our youngest students
COVID-19 may appear indiscriminate in how it infects people, but its greatest effect will be on the most vulnerable.
Manchester City dominates Burnley, Sergio Aguero injured
Manchester City dominated Burnley with a 5-0 triumph in the Premier League, but lost star striker Sergio Aguero in the process.
Superpower U.S. is on the brink of failure
Convulsed by riots and protest, riven by an out-of-control virus and heading into a presidential election led by a man that has possibly divided the nation like no other before...
WWE Raw: Dolph Ziggler challenges Drew McIntyre, Big Show confronts Randy Orton
WWE Champion Drew McIntyre has a new challenger in the form of his former tag team partner Dolph Ziggler on Raw.
Singapore to hold general election amid COVID-19
Singapore is to hold general elections on July 10 amid the global coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Lee Hsien-loong said Tuesday in a televised address.
Why it matters that race and ethnicity aren’t recorded by the IRS
The lack of race data obscures the ways in which tax collection favors white people. (Unsplash/)If we want to dismantle institutional racism, we need to look back. In the case of the...
Survey: Loneliness not rising during COVID-19 lockdowns
Since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, experts have worried that social distancing and stay-at-home orders would lead to a surge in loneliness. But a new U.S. study suggests...
Kobe Bryant high school basketball footage to be auctioned in July
The auction house Profiles in History will sell more than 22 hours of footage from Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's high school basketball career in late July.
Orlando Pride withdraws from NWSL Cup after positive coronavirus tests
The Orlando Pride have pulled out from the upcoming National Women's Soccer League Challenge Cup after multiple players and staff members tested positive for the coronavirus.
First COVID-19 case in California Capitol after staffer tests positive
An Assembly staffer tested positive for COVID-19, the first confirmed case in the state Capitol.
Idaho mother called missing children 'zombies;' affidavit says
The mother of two missing Idaho children called them "zombies" and police found remains after cell phone records showed pings near a pet cemetery on their step-father's property, court records...
These top air mattresses offer convenience and comfort
Sound sleep anywhere. ( Maeghan Smulders via Unsplash/)I travel to a lot of comic and gaming conventions, and cramming as many people as possible into a single hotel room is a great...
Two Trump campaign staffers test positive for COVID-19 after Tulsa rally
Two campaign advance team members for President Donald Trump's re-election campaign tested positive for COVID-19 after attending his rally in Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, his campaign said.
MLB players rejects owners' latest 60-game proposal
The Major League Baseball Players Association on Monday turned down MLB's 60-game proposal with full prorated pay and expanded playoffs.
Migrant worker who died on Ontario farm identified as Mexican father of four
Politicians had harsh words today for farmers who employ temporary foreign workers after a Mexican father of four, living in Canada to work on a southwestern Ontario vegetable farm, died this weekend.
How to get help if you're experiencing domestic violence
Should you call a domestic violence hotline? The police? How do restraining orders work? Our guide walks you through what you need to know.