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Social Sciences Aug 3, 2026

How digital interferences shape parent-child time

New research is giving children a voice in understanding how technological interruptions affect parent-child relationships. A paper, "Distracted, Interrupted, or Disrupted: A Pathway Model of Technoference," led by Associate ...

Environment Aug 3, 2026

South Korea records its highest-ever temperature of 42.5 C

South Korea registered its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago on Sunday, as authorities warned people to "immediately" stop all outdoor activities in affected areas.

Archaeology Aug 2, 2026

Laid to rest with care: Ancient infants, perhaps twins, found in 1,200-year-old latrine

More than 1,000 years ago, two babies were tucked away in an abandoned Roman toilet channel. Yet, despite what the location suggests, they were cherished, not discarded.

Economics & Business Jul 31, 2026

Newsom reverses on long-sought paid leave benefit for California teachers

The majority of California's roughly 300,000 teachers don't have access to the state-funded paid leave program that most new parents in the private sector do. Instead, many local school districts deduct the cost of a substitute ...

Education Jul 31, 2026

Students are anxious—and it's no surprise, since we are teaching them to be that way

Temporary anxiety can often surface before the first day of school. Sometimes, that can help kids get in the right mindset for a big day. But when anxiety becomes a constant feature of children's and teenagers' days, that ...

Social Sciences Jul 31, 2026

Why bad health information can seem so convincing–and five ways to resist it

Recent reports have highlighted AI-generated "doctors" spreading dubious health advice to millions of social media users. Fabricated wellness trends can travel just as quickly. A supposed "pink jelly" weight-loss treatment, ...

Plants & Animals Jul 30, 2026

Female birds have shorter lifespans than male birds across 35 North American species, researchers find

Birds have a lot to do in their short lives: defend territories, build nests, raise chicks and feed themselves. But the toll of these activities may be greater for female birds than for male birds. A new study by UCLA ornithologists ...

Education Jul 30, 2026

Schools are rethinking whether every student needs a laptop

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced in-person classroom instruction to go virtual, students suddenly needed their own laptops or tablets to interact with teachers and complete assignments.

Social Sciences Jul 30, 2026

Study shows how changes in family ties are associated with mental health among older adults in China

There are roughly 220 million adults in China age 65 or older, more than twice as many as 20 years ago, with 1 in 5 currently reporting depressive symptoms.

Plants & Animals Jul 30, 2026

Listening to songbird dreams for clues to how sleeping brains learn

Entering and manipulating dreams may sound like science fiction, but for Freeman Hrabowski Scholar Walter Gonzalez, these scenarios aren't confined to the big screen.

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