Culture, not genes, drives human evolution shift

Culture is overtaking genetics as the main force shaping human evolution, say researchers at the University of Maine.

Growth mindset interventions fail to improve academic performance

Growth mindset interventions have little to no effect on academic performance, a new review of high-quality studies finds.

AI reveals gender bias in family court judgments

AI analysis reveals gender bias in family court judgments, with mothers seen as caregivers and fathers as providers.

Circumcision rates drop in U.S., driven by distrust

Circumcision rates in newborn boys dropped from 54% to 49% between 2012 and 2022, driven by distrust in medical advice and demographic shifts.

Tattoos linked to lower skin cancer risk

Study finds tattoos may lower skin cancer risk, but experts urge caution.

Americans united in COVID precautions during pandemic peak

New study finds political unity in COVID precautions during pandemic peaks.

Repeated head trauma causes neuron loss in young athletes

Repeated head trauma may lead to neuron loss and inflammation in young athletes.

Americans across political lines took COVID precautions during pandemic peaks

New study shows Americans, regardless of political affiliation, took precautions during COVID peaks.

Coral reefs may stop growing by 2040 due to climate change.

Coral reefs in the western Atlantic may stop growing and start eroding by 2040 due to climate change.

Wild chimps drink equivalent of 2 cocktails daily via boozy fruits.

Wild chimps enjoy a daily boozy treat—equivalent to two cocktails!