While it's well known that sleep enhances cognitive performance, the underlying neural mechanisms, particularly those related ...

Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, can be thought of as arising from malfunctions in the network of ...

People's preference for simple explanations of any situation is connected to their desire to execute tasks efficiently, finds ...

The makers of a new film about the British pioneers of IVF hope it highlights the "fragile" status of fertility treatment, ...

Just as crop-devouring insects evolve to resist pesticides, cancer cells can increase their lethality by developing ...

Speech-to-text programs are becoming more popular for everyday tasks like hands-free dictation, helping people who are ...

A toddler takes a bad tumble, a youngster flies off their bike, a Little Leaguer has an unfortunate encounter with an errant ...

Parents are much less likely to intervene when their young children are getting dressed or performing other simple chores if ...

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, are fire-retardant chemicals that are found everywhere—upholstery, carpets, ...

Expectant mothers who maintain a diet that meets USDA dietary guidelines during pregnancy may be more likely to have infants ...

The Diagnostics Development Hub (DxD Hub), a national platform hosted by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research ...

A University of Queensland-led team analyzed data for 204 countries and territories, to assess global access to adequate ...