It"s not too late to socialize your pandemic puppy
Along with separation anxiety, socialization is a behavioral challenge that many "pandemic puppies" are now facing. Introducing your puppy to new experiences is a critical part of their development. Simple things like having friends over to your.....»»
We"re social beings: So are the microbes in our microbiomes
The COVID-19 pandemic reminded us that social interactions transmit pathogens. But do humans spread "good" bugs, too? Very much so, say a team of biologists who are probing the links between the microbiome and health......»»
How to watch Puppy Bowl XX
The 20th iteration of the biggest sporting event of the year is here. Welcome to the Puppy Bowl. Here's how to watch......»»
It may be too late to stop the great election disinformation campaigns of 2024 but we at least have to try
Global liberal democracy faces a near-unprecedented list of digital threats in 2024 as the increasing exploitation of AI and the rampant spread of disinformation threaten the integrity of elections in more than 60 countries. And we are woefully unpre.....»»
New research shows students" knowledge and perceptions of active learning declined during pandemic-era teaching
Students' knowledge and perceptions of active learning declined significantly during COVID-induced remote teaching and have not recovered to pre-pandemic levels, according to new research from Chapman University Assistant Professor Jeremy Hsu. The re.....»»
What would an Xbox without console exclusives even look like?
Rumors of more Microsoft games on PS5 could feel like a bait-and-switch to Xbox owners. Enlarge / The world's most expensive domino set. (credit: Aurich Lawson) It's been a busy time in the Xbox rumor mill of late. Last.....»»
Do Xbox owners have a right to expect console exclusives?
Rumors of more Microsoft games on PS5 could feel like a bait and switch to Xbox owners. Enlarge / The world's most expensive domino set. (credit: Aurich Lawson) It's been a busy time in the Xbox rumor mill of late. Last.....»»
How an unprecedented magma river surged beneath an Iceland town
A river of magma flowed underneath an Icelandic fishing village late last year at a rate never before recorded, scientists said Thursday, as the region suffered yet another dramatic eruption......»»
Watch Toyota"s last-minute Super Bowl ad for the 2024 Tacoma
Toyota seized on late available CBS ad inventory to run a Super Bowl commercial portraying thrilling, and somewhat frightful, off-road rides in its Tacoma pickup truck......»»
Google"s new AI assistant tech is now available for iPhone
Google's Bard has been replaced by Gemini, and the new, improved AI assistant is now available within the iOS Google app.Google releases Gemini AI appGoogle's first efforts with what it called the Bard app was not a great success, and in late 2023 it.....»»
Anxiety of head teachers across England "substantially increased" during the pandemic
The anxiety of head teachers across England increased "substantially" throughout the pandemic, finds the largest study of its type to date......»»
The long journey of a child who died more than 2,000 years ago
In 2020, the pandemic disrupted everyone's lives, isolated people from each other and ushering in a new reality for all. At universities, activities shifted into low gear and moved online. And in Université de Montréal's Department of Anthropology,.....»»
PCs are back on the upswing
Processor sales suffered a big drop following the pandemic, but the CPU market has improved. However, new research reveals an interesting trend......»»
Green space vital to student well-being during COVID-19 pandemic, finds study
Access to green space played an important part in protecting the mental well-being of students when the country was in its third national lockdown due to COVID-19......»»
Canada ice fishing season gets off to late start due to warm weather
On a frozen river in Canada, a cluster of brightly colored cabins stand out against the white snow as vehicles crawl to and fro......»»
Two-thirds of Canadian and American renters are in unaffordable housing situations
Even as housing markets cool in some areas, housing affordability in Canada is the worst in over four decades due, in part, to sustained post-pandemic inflation and comparatively higher interest rates......»»
Virus ancestry could help predict next pandemic
Virus family history could help scientists identify which strains have the potential to become the so-called Disease X that causes the next global pandemic......»»
Oklahoma rattled by shallow 5.1 magnitude earthquake
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook an area near Oklahoma City late Friday night, the U.S. Geological Survey reported......»»
French bulldog puppy spontaneously regrows jaw
A puppy's jaw spontaneously regrew after Cornell veterinarians removed a majority of his lower left mandible due to cancer. Although this phenomenon has been documented in children, this is the first reported case of its kind for dogs of any age or b.....»»
Q&A: For students still feeling pandemic shock the clock is ticking—report shows persistent achievement gaps
A new report from the Education Recovery Scorecard, a collaboration between the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard and the Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford University, shows that some states, including Massachusetts, are still.....»»
Auto finance experts say affordability is still a concern
The average new-vehicle loan amount was just under $41,000 in late 2023, and the average used-car loan amount was roughly $26,000......»»