Employees who exercise moderately feel less emotionally exhausted and more personally satisfied at work than their less active coworkers, a new study finds.
Science-Backed Tips to Get Out of Feeling Stuck
On this episode of the Big Brains podcast, Adam Alter shares research on the tools to help overcome difficulties—from a job to a relationship.
On this episode of the Big Brains podcast, Adam Alter shares research on the tools to help overcome difficulties—from a job to a relationship.
Insecticide Is the Main Driver of Midwest Butterfly Decline
Insecticide use is the single largest factor contributing to a decline in total butterfly abundance and species diversity in the Midwest United States, according to a new study.
Insecticide use is the single largest factor contributing to a decline in total butterfly abundance and species diversity in the Midwest United States, according to a new study.
Barley Starch Plastic Is 100% Biodegradable
A new material made from modified barley starch can completely decompose in nature—and do so within only two months, researchers report.
A new material made from modified barley starch can completely decompose in nature—and do so within only two months, researchers report.
Some Americans Are Eating Better, but Health Inequities Remain
Diet quality among US adults improved modestly between 1999 and 2020, researchers have found.
Diet quality among US adults improved modestly between 1999 and 2020, researchers have found.
Making Emergency Rooms ‘Pediatric Ready’ Saves Lives
The price tag for making hospital emergency departments ready to provide basic health care to children is minimal while significantly improving survival rates, a new study shows.
The price tag for making hospital emergency departments ready to provide basic health care to children is minimal while significantly improving survival rates, a new study shows.
6 Tips To Help Your Kid Sleep Better
Many bedtime battles stem from children’s after dark worries, a national poll suggests.
Many bedtime battles stem from children’s after dark worries, a national poll suggests.
First Week of Life Is Key for Senses of Smell and Touch
Researchers have found that the maturation of the senses for smell and touch are closely linked in mice and that this strong interaction takes place within a narrow developmental time window.
Researchers have found that the maturation of the senses for smell and touch are closely linked in mice and that this strong interaction takes place within a narrow developmental time window.
Are Newborns Conscious of the World Around Them?
Based on recent studies measuring babies’ brain activity and eye movement, the case for consciousness in newborns is increasingly strong, according to a new article.
Based on recent studies measuring babies’ brain activity and eye movement, the case for consciousness in newborns is increasingly strong, according to a new article.
Gun Violence Exposure Harms Health of Black Americans
Exposure to gun violence, including vicarious exposure, has a powerful and cumulative effect on the functional health of Black Americans, especially women, according to a new study.
Exposure to gun violence, including vicarious exposure, has a powerful and cumulative effect on the functional health of Black Americans, especially women, according to a new study.
Cognitive Test Often Fails to Detect College Athlete Concussions
Almost half of college athletes who are ultimately diagnosed with a concussion will test normally on a cognitive-skills test, a new study shows.
Almost half of college athletes who are ultimately diagnosed with a concussion will test normally on a cognitive-skills test, a new study shows.
After Being Rude, Guilt Can Make You Work Harder
Embracing our guilty feelings after being rude to a coworker can help us make up for our bad behavior by encouraging us to act more politely and work harder the next day, according to a new study.
Embracing our guilty feelings after being rude to a coworker can help us make up for our bad behavior by encouraging us to act more politely and work harder the next day, according to a new study.
What Happens in Your Brain When You Plan?
A new study uncovers how the brain simulates possible future actions by drawing from our stored memories.
A new study uncovers how the brain simulates possible future actions by drawing from our stored memories.
ChatGPT May Give Bad Workplace Advice to People With Autism
A new study explores how people with autism interact with ChatGPT and similar artificial intelligence tools for help and advice as they confront problems in their workplaces.
A new study explores how people with autism interact with ChatGPT and similar artificial intelligence tools for help and advice as they confront problems in their workplaces.
During Sleep, Brains Try to Predict the Future
New research in rats finds that during sleep, some neurons not only replay the recent past but also anticipate future experience.
New research in rats finds that during sleep, some neurons not only replay the recent past but also anticipate future experience.
Can AI Tell You What Your Dog’s Bark Means?
A new AI tool can tell playful barks from aggressive ones—as well as identifying the dog’s age, sex, and breed.
A new AI tool can tell playful barks from aggressive ones—as well as identifying the dog’s age, sex, and breed.