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Secondary school admissions system is still a work in progress
New research, examining how parents choose secondary schools, questions England's 'success rate' for admissions and suggests the 'good news' revealed today may not tell the full story. Researchers believe the...
Pompeo: China is intensifying its 'war on faith'
State Secretary Mike Pompeo chastised China over its "war on faith" while presenting the 2019 Report on International Religious Freedom that described the Asian nation as increasing its repression of...
Lots of us adopted dogs in quarantine: 'Dog Whisperer' César Millán has some tips
Animal shelters were emptied this spring as people adopted dogs to keep them company during quarantine. Now, they aren't behaving the way we want, but César Millán — the "Dog...
10 L.A.-based, Black-owned fitness businesses with virtual classes
Here are L.A. Black-owned fitness businesses that pivoted to online and virtual workouts during coronavirus quarantine.
First impressions can sway financial professionals' forecasts of firms for up to 6 years
First impressions can have long-term effects on people's perceptions and behavior. A new study looked at the influence among finance professionals of first impression bias of firms' performance, which spurs...
Ontario education minister tests negative for COVID-19 as premier, health minister await results
Ontario's Education Minister Stephen Lecce has tested negative for COVID-19 after he recently came into contact with someone with a confirmed case. Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Christine Elliott are...
Woman attempts to rescue uncooperative squirrel from pool
A Texas woman attempting to rescue a squirrel from a backyard kiddie pool received a caught-on-camera fright when the animal jumped and climbed up her body.
Watch: BTS recreates first birthday party in 'Festa' teaser
K-pop group BTS celebrated and reflected on its time together ahead of its seventh anniversary.
Fighting Social Isolation with Robots
Social distancing can be particularly tough for elementary-age children; talking with friends on Zoom isn’t the same as playing hide-and-seek or just running around with their peers. A team of...
Simple way of 'listening' to chicks could dramatically improve welfare
New research suggests a simple and low-cost method of 'listening' to chicks may allow welfare issues to be picked up at the earliest possible opportunity.
How the brain controls our speech
Speaking requires both sides of the brain. Each hemisphere takes over a part of the complex task of forming sounds, modulating the voice and monitoring what has been said. However,...
'Karma': Teens go off the grid in trailer for HBO Max series
"Karma," a new reality competition hosted by Michelle Khare, features 16 teenagers completing outdoor challenges.
Rachel Adedeji leaves 'Hollyoaks' after racism claims
Rachel Adedeji, who played Lisa Loveday on "Hollyoaks," exited the British soap opera after sharing her experiences with racist behavior.
Iggy Azalea has a son: 'I love him beyond words'
"Fancy" rapper Iggy Azalea, who is dating Playboi Carti, confirmed she has a son but said she will keep his life private.
Olympians face punishment if they kneel in protest at Tokyo 2021
The International Olympic Committee has kept guidelines in place for disciplinary action for athletes who participate in protests, which includes taking a knee, for the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Penn Med students create apenndx, a new journal for body and spirit in the age of COVID-19
In the beginning of this past school year, a bunch of first-year University of Pennsylvania medical students gathered to discuss creating a new student magazine. A diverse group of young...
Watch live: George Floyd's brother Philonise, 11 others testify in Congress on police reforms
Philonise Floyd told House lawmakers Wednesday that it's their responsibility to ensure the death of his brother last month results in meaningful reforms to policing in the United States.
Will lockdown loneliness make us loners?
Over the past few months at least half of the world's population has been affected by some form of lockdown due to COVID-19, and many of us are experiencing the...
People make irrational decisions rationally
Online health information is deemed doubly less trustworthy if the text includes both "shouting" and spelling errors together, according to a new study at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS).
Netflix launches Black Lives Matter hub featuring '13th,' 'Pose'
Netflix curated a collection of films, TV series and documentaries to help educate people about racial injustice and the black experience.
Noise disturbs the brain's compass
Our sense of direction tends to decline with age. Researchers report on new insights into the causes of this phenomenon. These study results could contribute to the development of diagnostic...
Starz orders 'Men in Kilts' with 'Outlander' stars Sam Heughan, Graham McTavish
Starz has ordered travel docuseries "Men in Kilts" starring Outlander's Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish.
Ottawa looks to give permanent residency to asylum seekers who work in health care
The federal government is working on a special program that would grant permanent residency to asylum seekers who have worked in health-care roles during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Racial wealth gap growing for families with children
The wealth gaps between black and white families with children, and between Hispanic and black families, have widened since the Great Recession in 2007-09, even though the long-time gap between...
Human presence weakens social relationships of wild giraffes
Living in close proximity to human settlements disturbs giraffe social networks, with animals having weaker bonds and fewer interactions with other giraffes, according to a new study by a team...
Watch live: Philonise Floyd, brother of George Floyd, others urge police reforms at House hearing
Philonise Floyd told House lawmakers Wednesday that it's their responsibility to ensure the death of his brother last month results in meaningful reforms to policing in the United States.
Media stereotypes confound kids' science ambitions
White lab coats and dangerous experiments all epitomize the 'mad scientist' from many a Hollywood blockbuster but, even beyond the silver screen, the stereotype lives on, and according to new...
What maritime shipping can learn from brain network science
Dr. Carlo Vittorio Cannistraci from TU Dresden's Biotechnology Center (BIOTEC) is focusing his research on network science applied to biological systems and neuroscience. At the Biomedical Cybernetics Lab, he heads...