Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown cluster of brain cells that may help explain differences in social behavior ...

The most commonly taken analgesic worldwide – and one of the most consumed drugs in the US – could be doing a lot more than ...

From work meetings to first dates, it's essential to adjust our behavior for success. In certain situations, it can even be a matter of life or death. So how do we switch our behavior when situations ...

A common belief is that compulsive behaviors trap people in a “habit loop” that takes over self-control. New research, however, suggests this explanation may be incomplete. For many years, compulsive ...

CPA financial planners who understand how psychological factors influence decision-making can better work with clients and operate their practices more effectively. That’s the view of Michael E.

Dementia doesn't just erode memory -- it also changes behavior and mental health. A study shows the brain's salience network and tau protein may be involved. When most people think of dementia, ...

Two conflicting memories can both be activated in a worm's brain, even if only one memory actively drives the animal's behavior, finds a new study. Two conflicting memories can both be activated in a ...

An international study led by the University of Portsmouth has revealed reluctance from industry scientists to test chemicals for their effects on human and wildlife behavior, despite growing evidence ...

Harsh parenting practices, not genetics, are linked to higher levels of behavior problems in children, according to a new study. Harsh parenting practices, not genetics, are linked to higher levels of ...

Biologists tend to look at the animal kingdom and try to categorize things in an organized fashion. But nature has a way of defying our neat little categories. Take something as common as same-sex ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Total R&D expenditures at American universities topped $117.5 billion in FY 2024. Of that ...