Ageing affects all cells in an organism, including those in the eye. A new tool is enabling research into factors like stress that can cause premature ocular ageing.
New research into ant ecology, evolution and behaviour finds the insects can offer can practical lessons when it comes to agriculture and transportation.
Life expectancy for humans has doubled over the last century but there’s still a noticeable gap in average life expectancies between different countries.
Debates about quantum mechanics – be they on chat forums, in the media, or in science fiction – can often get muddled thanks to several persistent myths.
Just 13% of US adults say they have 10 or more close friends, compared with a third of people in 1990, according to the Survey Center on American Life.
As Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida, some older residents will choose to stay in their homes despite recommendations to leave. Why do they do so?
A ‘personal user guide’ outlines a person's working style. It can cover areas like working hours, personality quirks and preferred methods of communication.
Curiosity is present in humans from a young age, but factors like internet search engines, school settings and parenting styles can dampen this over time.
Leaders can reach the top thanks to their ability to multi-task and take on responsibility, but these skills may create challenges when leading others.
Most autism studies have low numbers of female subjects. This makes it harder to offer accurate diagnoses and may lead to shortcomings in defining autism.
People think speaking less in conversations with new people is the way to be likeable. But a new study shows that speaking more gives a better impression.
The art of persuasion: Influencing people to make a certain decision can be a challenging task, even for experienced leaders, writes a Wharton professor.