The problem threatens progress and stems from both a lack of attention to clear discourse and a scientific culture not focused on critical challenges.
The problem threatens progress and stems from both a lack of attention to clear discourse and a scientific culture not focused on critical challenges.
Adolescent rats exposed to stress grow into pathologically aggressive adults, behaviors that may be explained by accompanying epigenetic changes and altered brain activity.
As wolves became domesticated, their genes adapted to a starch-rich diet of human leftovers.
Women have come a long way, but roadblocks remain
People carrying a certain gene variant that dictates fresh underarms are less likely to wear antiperspirant.
Maria Konnikova says the field of psychology has something to learn from great works of fiction.
Bamboo sharks still developing in their egg cases respond to a predator presence by ceasing movement and even breathing.
An international survey suggests that labs may not be safe as researchers think.
Carl Woese, the discoverer of the third domain of life, has passed away at age 84.
Scientists propose a new model for how homosexuality develops, but observers say it will be difficult to test.