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 ...

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, the clocks in Germany will spring forward for daylight saving time. As we adjust our watches, ...

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

When bats squeeze out of caves 94 percent of echolocation calls are jammed. Reduction of echolocation jamming: Within five ...

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 ...

Difference between humans, chimpanzees and Neanderthals: In humans, facial growth slows during childhood and stops during ...

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 ...