Researchers examined the effects of aging on neuroplasticity in the primary auditory cortex, the part of the brain that processes auditory information. Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's abili..

Ethan Hawke says he was offered Will Smith’s role in Independence Day, but hated the script so much that he threw it out of a moving car.

Scientists have uncovered the role of special chemical 'tags' in controlling vital genes involved in early mammalian development.

Social psychologists uncover important mechanisms of social comparison, showing that it depends on specific, universal social settings and situations.

New research finds that the most disagreeable individuals, who are also the least likely to be kind, can benefit most from behaving more compassionately.

'Dry-hopping' beer enhances flavor but sometimes has undesirable side effects, such as an unexpectedly high alcohol content and high pressures. Now, new research explains the biochemical bas..

Your brain is structured to make the best possible decision given its limited resources, according to new research that unites cognitive science and information theory — the branch of mathematics tha..

Water covers most of the globe, yet many regions still suffer from a lack of clean drinking water. If scientists could efficiently and sustainably turn seawater into clean water, a looming global wate..

A comprehensive analysis of Mesosaurus fossils shows that bones from adults share similarities with land-dwelling animals — suggesting older Mesosaurus were semi-aquatic, whereas the juveniles spent ..

Researchers have determined that cannabinoid drugs do not appear to reduce the intensity of experimental pain, but, instead, may make pain feel less unpleasant and more tolerable.