A new study reveals a long-isolated North African human lineage in the Central Sahara during the African humid period more ...

"Gender role attitudes reflect beliefs about how men and women should behave in the public sphere, such as politics and work, ...

In a study, it wasn't the bravest mice, but rather the shy ones, that proved to be the most persistent tinkerers.

Alcohol in their food increases the production of sex pheromones in male fruit flies, making them more attractive to females ...

Specialized “thirst” and “hunger” neurons in the amygdala operate through distinct circuits, influencing the drive to eat or ...

Maria Sokolova, head of the Lise Meitner Research Group Bacteriophages at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, receives ...

A neuroimaging study examined the processing of pain signals in the brain as participants’ watched virtual nature videos.

Researchers led by Thomas Vilgis of the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research have examined foie gras and developed an ...

As most people who have pulled an all-nighter will agree, lost sleep can leave us feeling foggy and far from our best. In some ways, birds respond similarly, often sleeping longer and more deeply ...

New insights into the transition from hunter-gatherer to agrarian societies: Using a mathematical model, researchers have identified potential societal impacts based on demographic changes. The model ...

The findings underscore the importance of nature-based therapeutic approaches in pain management. Experiencing nature can relieve acute physical pain - even without actually being in nature. Just ...