Explore the UNDP's latest Human Development Report for 2025. Discover why global human development is slowing down, see the complete HDI ranking list, and understand how the index measures a ...

Researchers have now discovered that HAR123, a regulatory gene sequence, is an important factor in human brain development.

Nature vs. Nurture Developmental psychologists study what drives human development or behavior, and much of that study is focused on the idea of nature vs. nurture, or the argument about whether ...

Human biology encompasses all aspects of the human organism including evolution, genetics, ecology, anatomy and physiology, development, anthropology, and nutrition, among others.

What the Longest Study on Human Happiness Found Is the Key to a Good Life The Harvard Study of Adult Development has established a strong correlation between deep relationships and well-being.

Country Engagement The Human Capital Project will help countries tackle the worst barriers to human capital development, using a “whole of government” approach. Work has begun to support over 40 ...

Students who like working with people are drawn to the human development major where they can pursue careers in education, health and counseling.

AI raises urgent questions about equity, agency and the role of human values in shaping our digital future.

Human capital affects economic growth and can help to develop an economy by expanding the knowledge and skills of its people. Learn more about how it works.