New study finds the sweet spot for adolescent rest.
What do we lose when we multitask?
Answer: a lot. But we still find a way to retain important facts, a new study finds.
The science of learning social cues
The eye patterns of children can help us learn about the development of anxiety and emotion.
Antibacterial chemicals may cause adverse effects from mother to child
Triclocarban (TCC) found to be a potential health risk in the womb and during lactation.
Low-calorie diet may help keep the body young
The link between metabolism and aging revealed.
Seafood for everyone
A tiny fraction of oceans could satisfy the world’s fish demand, a new study finds.
New app makes photographing the eclipse a snap
Be prepared for the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse.
Want to learn a new skill? Get some sleep
Faced with a new task, your brain adapts by rewiring itself as you snooze.
Don't feel bad about feeling bad
Science says putting on a happy face for the sake of it can just make you feel worse.
Watching children learn how to lie
Fear not — it's an important developmental first step.
Increasing productivity by one day each month
Corporate wellness efforts boost the bottom line, a new study shows.
Biology in Technicolor
Scientists are seeking to understand how, and why, color is produced by animals.