Genetic material shed by tumors can be detected in the bloodstream three years prior to cancer diagnosis, according to a study.
Thirdhand Smoke Is a ‘Silent Threat’ to Kids
A new study finds that parents may underestimate their children’s exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, and a newly identified phenomenon called thirdhand smoke may be to blame.
A new study finds that parents may underestimate their children’s exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, and a newly identified phenomenon called thirdhand smoke may be to blame.
Some Bosses Thrive on Abusing Employees
New research finds some bosses thrive on abusive behavior.
New research finds some bosses thrive on abusive behavior.
Discovery Challenges Decades-Old Ideas About Brain Flexibility
A new study challenges a decades-old assumption in neuroscience by showing that the brain uses distinct transmission sites—not a shared site—to achieve different types of plasticity.
A new study challenges a decades-old assumption in neuroscience by showing that the brain uses distinct transmission sites—not a shared site—to achieve different types of plasticity.
Working Memory Is More Complicated Than We Thought
A new study reveals working memory is an orchestra rather than a solo act—with multiple brain regions contributing to help us maintain information
A new study reveals working memory is an orchestra rather than a solo act—with multiple brain regions contributing to help us maintain information
How Do Edited Social Media Photos of Yourself Affect You?
New research introduces the concept of “social self-comparison.”
New research introduces the concept of “social self-comparison.”
Black Coffee Tied to Lower Death Risk
A new observational study found an association between coffee consumption and mortality risk changes with the amount of sweeteners and saturated fat added to the drink.
A new observational study found an association between coffee consumption and mortality risk changes with the amount of sweeteners and saturated fat added to the drink.
Curiosity App Suggests You Can Tweak Your Personality Traits
New research digs into how you can become a more curious person.
New research digs into how you can become a more curious person.
Is the Plastic in Your Kitchen Dangerous for Your Health?
Plastic containers and utensils are staples in many kitchens—but could they be affecting your health?
Plastic containers and utensils are staples in many kitchens—but could they be affecting your health?
Your Teens’ Sleep Habits May Affect How Their Brains Work
Your teen’s sleeping habits may affect how their brain functions, according to new research.
Your teen’s sleeping habits may affect how their brain functions, according to new research.
Different Kinds of Mindfulness May Fight Different Kinds of Anxiety
New research lays out a new approach to understanding the relationship between mindfulness and anxiety.
New research lays out a new approach to understanding the relationship between mindfulness and anxiety.
Brain Groove Depth Tied to Better Reasoning Ability
A new study finds that the depth of small grooves in the brain’s surface is linked to stronger network connectivity and better reasoning ability.
A new study finds that the depth of small grooves in the brain’s surface is linked to stronger network connectivity and better reasoning ability.
Few Bird Species Can Escape Climate Change
While birds are better able than most species to relocate in response to climate change, the environment is changing faster than they can fly, a new study finds.
While birds are better able than most species to relocate in response to climate change, the environment is changing faster than they can fly, a new study finds.
People Around the World Agree on Which Senses Tell Us Who’s Sick
A new study found that people worldwide—when choosing among their five senses—agree that sight and hearing are the most useful senses for figuring out if someone else is sick, followed by touch, smell, and taste.
A new study found that people worldwide—when choosing among their five senses—agree that sight and hearing are the most useful senses for figuring out if someone else is sick, followed by touch, smell, and taste.
Kids Spend a Lot of Time With Grandparents in Front of a Screen
When Grandma and Grandpa are in charge, the children are likely staring at a screen—a long-standing parental complaint now supported by research.
When Grandma and Grandpa are in charge, the children are likely staring at a screen—a long-standing parental complaint now supported by research.
AI Goes to ‘Kindergarten’ to Learn the Basics
We need to learn our letters before we can learn to read and our numbers before we can learn how to add and subtract. The same principles are true with AI, a team of scientists has shown.
We need to learn our letters before we can learn to read and our numbers before we can learn how to add and subtract. The same principles are true with AI, a team of scientists has shown.