New research suggests that living and being around family more often affects our psychology in some surprising ways.
Can You Get Sleep’s Brain Benefits Without Actually Sleeping?
New research could potentially change our fundamental understanding of how sleep boosts brainpower.
New research could potentially change our fundamental understanding of how sleep boosts brainpower.
Your Friends Affect the Bacteria in Your Body
A new study shows that similarities among friends can also include the makeup of the microbes lining their guts.
A new study shows that similarities among friends can also include the makeup of the microbes lining their guts.
Dolphins Are Breathing in Microplastics
Researchers have discovered microplastic particles in the exhaled air of wild bottlenose dolphins.
Researchers have discovered microplastic particles in the exhaled air of wild bottlenose dolphins.
Earlier Diabetes Diagnosis Means Higher Dementia Risk
People diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at a younger age are at a higher risk for developing dementia than those diagnosed later in life, according to a new study.
People diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at a younger age are at a higher risk for developing dementia than those diagnosed later in life, according to a new study.
Powerful People Are More Likely to Cheat
Chances of infidelity are significantly higher among the more powerful, according to a new study.
Chances of infidelity are significantly higher among the more powerful, according to a new study.
Toddlers Get the Idea of Possibility
Children too young to know words like “impossible” and “improbable” still understand how possibility works, new research with 2- and 3-year-olds finds.
Children too young to know words like “impossible” and “improbable” still understand how possibility works, new research with 2- and 3-year-olds finds.
Using Certain Products in Pregnancy May up ‘Forever Chemical’ Exposure
A new analysis reveals an association between the use of personal care products and concentrations of PFAS in people who were pregnant or lactating.
A new analysis reveals an association between the use of personal care products and concentrations of PFAS in people who were pregnant or lactating.
Ultra-Processed Foods Are a Danger for People With Type 2 Diabetes
Consuming more ultra-processed foods—from diet sodas to packaged crackers to certain cereals and yogurts—is closely linked with higher blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, researchers report.
Consuming more ultra-processed foods—from diet sodas to packaged crackers to certain cereals and yogurts—is closely linked with higher blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, researchers report.
Gender and Socializing Shape Gamers’ Eating Habits
The myth of junkfood-eating gamers is actually about social hunger and gender, according to new research.
The myth of junkfood-eating gamers is actually about social hunger and gender, according to new research.
Satellite and Brain Data Show Environmental Impacts on Young Brains
A pioneering new study links satellite and brain imaging data to identify how environmental factors can affect mental health, cognition, and brain development in young people.
A pioneering new study links satellite and brain imaging data to identify how environmental factors can affect mental health, cognition, and brain development in young people.
Plan Shows How to Get Rid of Plastic Pollution by 2050
Researchers estimate that without intervention, plastic pollution is on track to double by 2050. But in a new study, they report that this all can be avoided.
Researchers estimate that without intervention, plastic pollution is on track to double by 2050. But in a new study, they report that this all can be avoided.
‘Electro-Agriculture’ Could Grow Food Without Light
Researchers have proposed a way to grow food without using light.
Researchers have proposed a way to grow food without using light.
Kids Don’t Learn Motor Skills Faster Than Adults
Contrary to popular belief, children aren’t better at learning new skills than adults, according to new research.
Contrary to popular belief, children aren’t better at learning new skills than adults, according to new research.
What’s the Best Way to Store Leftovers?
One of the joys of any big meal is the leftovers. But what should you do to make sure your future turkey sandwich doesn’t make you sick?
One of the joys of any big meal is the leftovers. But what should you do to make sure your future turkey sandwich doesn’t make you sick?
How to Use Color to Get More Engagement on Social Media
High color complexity in social media images proves more eye-catching and increases user engagement, according to new research.
High color complexity in social media images proves more eye-catching and increases user engagement, according to new research.