A newborn cannot speak, read, or walk. Yet moments after entering the world, the infant brain already responds to rhythm and melody. Researchers have found that babies detect patterns in timing and ...

Humans were not designed for space. Ironically, because we insist on going there anyway, scientists now know from studying astronauts that the lack of Earth’s gravity can wreak health havoc, such as ...

When navigating life’s biggest questions, adults often lean on scientific evidence, religious faith, or a mixture of both to understand the world around them. A survey of American adults reveals that ...

As AI takes over routine tasks, business leaders argue that the distinctly human traits that no language model can replicate are becoming clearer—and far more valuable.

People make buying decisions based on patterns shaped by personality, communication style, and trust. Traditional pressure tactics and scripted approaches often trigger resistance instead of ...

Researchers prove humans are "musical animals" with a biological blueprint for rhythm and pitch that exists from birth.

Humans are fundamentally "musical animals"—and our capacity for music is rooted in biology, not just culture. This is the conclusion of new work by University of Amsterdam professor of Music Cognition ...

New research that decoded the evolution of mosquitoes’ feeding habits from DNA could shed light on the murky timeline of prehistoric human ancestors.

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 ...

Decades of climate research and data have yielded expanded understanding of how greenhouse gases affect the climate. This fast-track study will review the latest scientific evidence on whether ...

Wild orcas across four continents have repeatedly floated fish and other prey to astonished swimmers and boaters, hinting that the ocean’s top predator likes to make friends. Researchers cataloged 34 ...

Scientists studying 1,300 golden retrievers have uncovered genetic clues explaining why some dogs are more anxious, energetic, or aggressive than others. Remarkably, several of the same genes linked ...