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He's not suggesting new parents pause in the delivery room to whip up a placenta sandwich. But neuroscientist Mark Kristal says huma...

How do you study the social habits of an animal that's shy, comes out only at night to scurry through tree branches in dense jungles,...

Though Sicily may seem like a relaxing oasis, it's really a stressful climate where rogue elements can turn you bloody--whether you h...

We're all afflicted with wandering minds. Those that are especially prone to gallop away during an easy task may just have more horse...

Who ever said science wasn't for us ladies? This week's research is full of tips on looking good, eating right, and taking care of y...

Humans aren't the only mammals with a sweet tooth. Omnivores from beagles to grizzlies can detect a wide range of flavors and enjoy the ...

You might not expect to find much in common between a human brain and the brain of a flying insect that’s happy to sacrifice itself, for...