A smartphone game that gathers video and audio data could facilitate earlier diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and improve treatment, say researchers.
School Security Can Affect Test Scores and College Chances
Students at high schools with prominent security measures have lower math scores, are less likely to attend college, and are suspended more compared to students in schools with less surveillance, according to a new study.
Students at high schools with prominent security measures have lower math scores, are less likely to attend college, and are suspended more compared to students in schools with less surveillance, according to a new study.
Asexual Relationships Look a Lot Like the Rest
Asexual relationships need the same ingredients as any other relationship, a study finds.
Asexual relationships need the same ingredients as any other relationship, a study finds.
These Factors Predict Who’ll Live 2, 5, or 10 More Years
New research identifies the top factors that predict longevity in older people.
New research identifies the top factors that predict longevity in older people.
Why the US Stands Out for Fatal Police Violence
Police officers in the United States receive less training—an average of five months in the classroom—than those in 18 countries, research finds.
Police officers in the United States receive less training—an average of five months in the classroom—than those in 18 countries, research finds.
Algorithm Decodes What Dog Brains See
Researchers have decoded visual images from a dog’s brain.
Researchers have decoded visual images from a dog’s brain.
Your Phone Could Measure Your Blood Oxygen Level
A new proof-of-principle study shows a smartphone’s camera and flash can detect blood oxygen saturation levels down to 70%.
A new proof-of-principle study shows a smartphone’s camera and flash can detect blood oxygen saturation levels down to 70%.
Trans Guys Deserve Thoughtful Counseling About Fertility
There are no standards on comprehensive counseling for transgender men on how to preserve their fertility while undergoing gender-affirming medical procedures, according to a new study.
There are no standards on comprehensive counseling for transgender men on how to preserve their fertility while undergoing gender-affirming medical procedures, according to a new study.
Response to Environmental Damage Hints at Your Empathy Overall
People who respond less emotionally to images of damage to the environment are also less emotional and empathic in general, according to a new study.
People who respond less emotionally to images of damage to the environment are also less emotional and empathic in general, according to a new study.
Mild TBI Ups Risk of Emotional Problems in Kids
Children who experience a traumatic brain injury, even a mild one, have more emotional and behavioral problems than kids who do not, research shows.
Children who experience a traumatic brain injury, even a mild one, have more emotional and behavioral problems than kids who do not, research shows.
White Teachers Reveal Bias When Kids Flub Stories
If first graders Jamaal and Connor each verbally shared a story, would the teacher fairly assess the narratives? New research indicates no.
If first graders Jamaal and Connor each verbally shared a story, would the teacher fairly assess the narratives? New research indicates no.
5 Ways To Nurture a Good Self-Image in Your Kids
A majority of children and teens are self-conscious about their appearance, a new national poll suggests.
A majority of children and teens are self-conscious about their appearance, a new national poll suggests.
Extroverts Found New Ways To Connect During COVID
Extroverted people developed new strategies that helped them feel happier than those who didn’t find alternatives to socializing during COVID-19 social restrictions, according to a new study.
Extroverted people developed new strategies that helped them feel happier than those who didn’t find alternatives to socializing during COVID-19 social restrictions, according to a new study.
Even Mild COVID Has Lingering Effects on Young Adults
After COVID-19, young people have increased cholesterol, high body mass index, and less physical stamina for a time, research finds.
After COVID-19, young people have increased cholesterol, high body mass index, and less physical stamina for a time, research finds.
Men Are More Likely Than Women To Flirt at Work for Personal Gain
Men are more likely than women to engage in social sexual behavior for personal gain, and it’s most often men in lower-power positions who initiate it, researchers report.
Men are more likely than women to engage in social sexual behavior for personal gain, and it’s most often men in lower-power positions who initiate it, researchers report.
Years After Flint Water Crisis Began, Locals Face Depression, PTSD
Data from the largest mental health survey of the Flint, Michigan community indicate that an estimated one in five adults, or roughly 13,600 people, had clinical depression, and an estimated one in four, or 15,000 people, had PTSD five years after the water crisis began.
Data from the largest mental health survey of the Flint, Michigan community indicate that an estimated one in five adults, or roughly 13,600 people, had clinical depression, and an estimated one in four, or 15,000 people, had PTSD five years after the water crisis began.