Discover the psychological signs that reveal when someone secretly admires you. From subtle looks to constant support, these clues can show feelings that are never openly expressed ...

An analysis of ancient and modern DNA suggests the extent of convergent evolution in different peoples around the world is even greater than we thought ...

Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that the constant gnawing of rodents isn't just a reflex or a consequence of a tough diet. It also triggers a release of dopamine in the brain ...

Scientists analyzed the urine of wild chimpanzees who'd feasted on fallen fruit to see how much alcohol they consumed from the fermented sugars.

A new study reveals the brain circuit behind parental care also controls helping behavior, offering clues about the roots of compassion.

Most people remember Michael Jordan for his success, gravity-defying plays and extreme competitiveness. However, some may not know that the six-time champion was also a quite superstitious man. There ...

Coaching one of the NBA’s most successful dynasties has never insulated Steve Kerr from criticism. In fact, the Golden State Warriors head coach has spent the last few years navigating an online ...

For decades, scientists have mapped attention, memory, language, and reasoning to separate brain networks — yet one big mystery remained: why does the mind feel like a single, unified system?

Starting elementary school is a major milestone, but it can be a difficult transition as children can experience separation anxiety or have trouble adapting to school rules and structure. However, a ...

Theorists of consciousness generally focus on sensation – what it's like to, say, experience the color red. Yet what we call the stream of consciousness offers a much richer and more complex blend of ...

Emotional tears are a uniquely human behavior. Research suggests they evolved not for eye health but as a powerful social ...

A new study found that when Neanderthals and early humans interbred — a known phenomenon between the two species — most pairings appear to have involved Neanderthal males and human females. This may ...