SEATTLE — Human nature is complicated, no doubt, but most of us would at least like to think that people are fundamentally good. If you’re a big believer in humanity’s best qualities, a new study is ...

CAMBRIDGE, England — Young violent offenders have empathy levels 15 percent lower than less severe offenders and normal kids, a recent study reveals. Researchers suggest that if children were provided ...

The sight of a fireball streaking across the sky brings wonder and excitement to children and adults alike. It’s a reminder that Earth is part of a much larger and incredibly dynamic system. Each year ...

JOONDALUP, Australia — Have you even been caught gazing at an extremely attractive person as they walk by? Although some may think the expression “look, but don’t touch” applies here, a new study ...

VAN NUYS, Calif. — In a world obsessed with perfection, cosmetic surgery has become increasingly popular. However, a new study finds that the pursuit of beauty may come at a hefty price – and not just ...

SYDNEY — Artificial intelligence has made headlines for writing essays, generating art, and even passing medical exams. However, most AI systems today still require extensive human guidance to ...

Flying through an American airport doesn’t have to mean settling for soggy fast food and cramped gate areas anymore. A study reveals Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport has earned the title of ...

PULLMAN, Wash. — Dogs might be called man’s best friend, but a new study finds our four-legged companions may enjoy a lady’s company better. Researchers from Washington State University say several ...

NEW YORK — Presidential elections get plenty of people tense, but 2024 may be the most nerve-racking race of them all. More than 60% of Americans in a new poll say that their mental health has either ...

It can look almost too easy: athletes gliding along on a bike, runners shuffling at a pace slower than most people’s warm-up, or someone strolling so gently it barely seems like exercise at all. Yet ...

PIRBRIGHT, United Kingdom — In a startling revelation, scientists warn that the current global strategies to control bird flu are failing, potentially paving the way for another human pandemic. A ...

Astronomers have discovered a super-Earth orbiting in the habitable zone of a star just 18 light-years away, and the timing couldn’t be better. The planet, designated GJ 251 c, orbits in its star’s ...